STARKVILLE — Former Mississippi State University quarterback Dak Prescott issued a statement Sunday, one day after being arrested for driving under the influence.
“I want to make a statement, and first take complete responsibility for my actions,” Prescott’s statement read. “I’m very remorseful for my misjudgment. I want to apologize to my true supporters, my family, Mississippi State University, the NFL and the kids who look up to me. I won’t ask for forgiveness; however I’ll show the true man I am and exhibit my character through my actions and behavior moving forward.”
Officers with the Starkville Police Department pulled Prescott over early Saturday. The 22-year-old was driving near the Cotton District, according to Frank Nichols, SPD chief. He was arrested about 12:45 a.m. Saturday.
He posted bond and was released, according to a SPD statement issued about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
SPD officials told The Dispatch this morning the department would release no other details about the arrest. Officials with Starkville Municipal Court told The Dispatch this morning the court did not yet have an affidavit related to Prescott’s arrest.
During his college career, Prescott broke every passing record at MSU and owns 38 school records (15 career, 15 single-season and eight single-game). He participated in MSU’s pro day Thursday and was projected to be drafted anywhere between the second and fourth rounds of next month’s NFL draft prior to the incident.
Prescott is from Haughton, Louisiana.
Ben Wait reports on Mississippi State University sports for The Dispatch.
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