Since being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Dak Prescott quickly became the face of the franchise and has now signed two long-term contracts with the team.
While he leads Dallas on the field, the quarterback has a loving relationship with his girlfriend and tons of support from his family. Here’s a look at Prescott’s family tree.
Who Are Dak Prescott’s Parents?
Prescott was born in July 1993 to Nathaniel and Peggy Prescott. The couple met in high school in 1979 and eventually married, eventually divorcing when Dak was in elementary school, but maintaining a relationship as friends. Nathaniel has said in multiple interviews that while his and Peggy’s time as a couple ended, they were still the best of friends, with Dak agreeing.
Following the split, Peggy kept Dak and his siblings, and they grew up in a three-bedroom trailer in Haughton, Louisiana. His dad would head to Austin, Texas, where he would work as a city bus driver while Peggy managed a truck stop in the area to support her kids.
Peggy did everything for her kids, and that sentiment has been echoed by all the people surrounding her.
Nathaniel, in an interview with Graham Bensinger, described her as “the ultimate football mom.” She was a vocal presence at all her children’s football games and got in on the action as best she could.
Peggy was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in the summer of 2012. But despite complications from the illness and treatment, she still made it to as many of Dak’s games as possible with the help of her ex-husband.
Peggy died a year and a half later, in November 2013, at the age of 52.
In a 2023 appearance on the Today Show, Dak shared stories of his mother while being an advocate for colon cancer treatment and advanced screening. After reminiscing on the good times, he wrapped up his lovely devotion to his mother, saying, “I am who I am because of my mom.”
Following her death, Prescott started the Faith Fight Finish Foundation to help fund colon cancer research and spread awareness through prevention. The foundation’s name comes from the words of encouragement Peggy would often say to Dak: Faith, Fight, Finish.
His work with the foundation helped him earn Walter Payton Man of the Year honors in 2022.
Prescott’s Siblings
Dak Prescott is the youngest of three sons born to Nathaniel and Peggy Prescott. His older brothers, Thaddeus (“Tad”) and Jace, were standout athletes at Haughton High School before Dak followed in their footsteps. Both played college football but were unable to make it to the pros like their younger brother.
In April 2020, tragedy struck when Jace took his own life at the age of 31. The devastating loss deeply affected the family, and Dak has spoken openly about seeking counseling to navigate his grief. In honor of his late brother, the Cowboys star incorporated mental health support and awareness initiatives into his foundation’s mission.
Tad, the oldest of the three, married his wife, Holly, in March 2023. The couple has two children, a son, Jace, and a daughter, Kennedy. He now helps manage the family’s business ventures and remains one of Dak’s most loyal defenders on social media.
Does Prescott Have a Kid?
Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos began dating in September 2023, when she was first spotted cheering him on during the Cowboys’ Week 1 win over the New York Giants. Since then, the couple has openly shared glimpses of their relationship on Instagram, often posting messages of love and encouragement. They got engaged on October 18, 2024.
In November 2023, they announced they were expecting a baby girl, and by March 2024, they joyfully introduced their first daughter, Margaret Jane Rose Prescott, to the world. Their family grew again in May 2025 with the arrival of their second daughter, Aurora Rayne.
The couple’s relationship highlights how grounded and supported Prescott remains off the field. While fans and critics can be fickle, one thing is clear: the Cowboys star always has a strong foundation of love and family behind him.