Prescott named Best Breakthrough Athlete at ESPYS
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Dak Prescott's meteoric rise during the 2016 season was capped in style Wednesday.
Prescott, who earned Pro Bowl and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors for his standout campaign with the Dallas Cowboys, won the Best Breakthrough Athlete award at the ESPYS.
The #ESPYS for Best Breakthrough Athlete goes to @Dak!
— ESPYS (@ESPYS) July 13, 2017
The 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year led the @dallascowboys to the best NFC record. pic.twitter.com/SgfedOVNtE
Prescott edged an impressive field that included Giannis Antetokounmpo, Aaron Judge, Christian Pulisic, and Laurie Hernandez.