The Praying Side of Dak Prescott: Christian Quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys

Suzette Gutierrez-Cachila : Dec 30, 2016
Gospel Herald

“I simply write ‘Faith’ on there for the faith that my mom showed me; the relationship we built from the faith we had and my faith in God,” -Dak Prescott

[Gospel Herald] Rising Christian NFL star Dak Prescott was caught on camera praying with a group of people, revealing a side of him that the media has not shown. (Photo: Twitter/Deborah Jespersen)

The photo, which showed the Dallas Cowboys quarterback with his head bowed and holding hands with the others while they lay their hands on him, was posted to Twitter by a user named Deborah Jespersen.

“This is the Dak Prescott that the media isn't showing you... so, let’s make it viral! #Cowboys #Prayer #Jesus,” Jespersen tweeted.

The NFL rookie has been instrumental in the Cowboys’ win with an 11-1 record this season, and fans have noticed it. As the “Dak mania” continues to spread, Prescott just can’t seem to help being noticed even with the little things he does, like picking up trash and putting it in the garbage bin.

“What a great leader he is. He’s really poised. He obviously plays really well under pressure,” a fan named Courtney Lewis said. “I think he’s everything that we’ve been looking for as far as a quarterback is concerned. He’s mobile, he’s agile. He can pass. He can throw.”

Recently, Prescott was spotted shopping in Target at Frisco. When Stuart Newton, an employee, asked if he needed assistance, Prescott admitted he was looking for Christmas gifts for some “angels” from the Salvation Army Angel Tree.

The program, jointly sponsored by the Salvation Army and NBC 5, seeks people who would give gifts and other items for 50,000 children and special needs adults…

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