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Prescott picked by Cowboys in fourth round

Dak Prescott became the third and final Mississippi State player picked in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Prescott was selected in the fourth round (135th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday becoming the Bulldogs’ first quarterback taken since Don Smith in 1987 and will be the first selected as a signal caller since Dave Marler in 1979.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder from Haughton, Louisiana broke 38 school records, was a two-time Conerly Trophy winner, All-American and first team All-SEC selection. He accounted for 11,897 yards, which ranks third in SEC history and also sits fourth with 114 touchdowns.