Dak Prescott nabs Times’ Sportsperson of the Year - Roy Lang, Shreveport Times
Louisiana's Shreveport Times hands out their award for Prescott out early.
Prescott was a Heisman Trophy candidate as a junior at Mississippi State. Now, at 23 years old, he’s an NFL MVP candidate. In 2010, he earned The Times’ All-City Player of the Year. Now, he has the top honor, the 2016 Sportsperson of the Year.
The south Louisiana native hasn’t cracked despite the unparalleled national attention that accompanies Dallas’ quarterback. Although Prescott’s been all business in front of the media, he’s having the time of his life.