Dak Prescott's Family: Meet Peggy and Nathaniel Prescott

Dak Prescott's Family: Meet Peggy and Nathaniel Prescott

Dak Prescott's Family: Meet Peggy and Nathaniel Prescott

Photo by Dak Prescott Instagram

Dak Prescott is a well-known name throughout the NFL as he has established his role as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Dak, born July 29th, in Sulphur, Louisiana, has been setting marks on the field with his athletic prowess and leadership ability. This is a testament to his family, especially his parents, Peggy and Nathaniel Prescott.

Peggy Prescott's Legacy as a Mother

Early Life and Career

Born in Louisiana, Peggy Prescott learned at an early age to love and respect family and the ties that bind the community together. She worked day and night to provide for her children by holding down multiple jobs and supporting them as best she could.

Influence on Dak's Upbringing

Of course, Peggy was instrumental in Dak's rise, hammering a work ethic and stubborn determination into him at an early age. After she divorced Nathaniel, Peg remained at the center of her children's lives during a difficult period growing up in their single-mother household. She was a fanatic football fan who rarely missed one of her son's games, always on the bleacher, cheering him with passion.

Battle with Cancer and Legacy

Unfortunately, Peggy fought a courageous battle against colon cancer until her death in September 2013. The strength she exhibited in this time of need has stuck with Dak, who frequently attributes his mother as the reason he draws on when life seems most challenging. In her memory, Dak created the Faith Fight Finish Foundation to help research cancer and those facing difficult journeys.

Nathaniel Prescott: A Father's Footprint

Early Life and Career

Dak's father, Nathaniel Prescott, is also from Louisiana. He attended Grambling State University, where he played college football as a defensive end and outside linebacker. The end of his playing career was cut short by injuries but drew Nathaniel closer to the game he loved, which is geared towards developing his kids, Nnamdi and Naashon.

Relationship with Dak

Although the two eventually divorced, Nathaniel remained active in Dak and his siblings' lives. The opportunity to be near Dak and offer guidance was one of the reasons he moved to Texas, where his son would build a football legacy. One of the rewards can be seen in Dak's disciplined style when playing.

Family Dynamics and Values

The Prescott Household

Whether Dak talks about the spirited battles with his brothers that instilled a level of competitive drive, He tends to speak in bullet points, fashioning themes of determination and self-sustaining.

Peggy and Nathaniel's values

Peggy and Nathaniel each developed their children's work ethic, honesty, and responsibility for serving the community. Dak has demonstrated these values throughout his career and life as well, using his platform to help others for social good and charitable causes.

Overcoming Challenges

The Prescott family has suffered through financial difficulties and Peggy's illness. However, these experiences simply brought them closer and reaffirmed their dedication to each other.

Continuing the Legacy

Dak supports his parents' legacy through the Dak Prescott Charity and advocates for family values. Founded in Peggy's memory, his foundation is dedicated to empowering others and communities in cancer research or mental health support.

Prescott's road to the peak of NFL play is intertwined deeply with parents Peggy and Nathaniel. Much of what he has learned about himself and the love, support, and direction provided to him by his parents have served him well in being who he is athletically and personally. Dak's resilience, dependency on community, and giving back are what he has learned through his parent's sacrifices and teachings, making sure the legacy of Peggy & Nathaniel lives within an outside-the-lines football life.


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