Dak Prescott’s remarkable rise to first-year franchise quarterback gained more national recognition Wednesday at ESPN’s 25th annual ESPYS, where the Cowboys’ starter accepted the evening’s first award for Best Breakthrough Athlete.
Prescott took the stage in Los Angeles to accept the honor. He thanked his teammates for helping him to step in as a rookie and assume a starting role; his coaches for putting him in the right position to make plays; his family for their support; and “Cowboy Nation” for voting for him.
Airing on ABC and hosted by Peyton Manning, the ESPYS recognize the best players in sports over the past year.