After the Dallas Cowboys blowout loss in the playoffs against the youngest team in the playoffs, the Packers, Dak Prescott is getting all the criticism.
Lamb’s mother Leta Ramirez was furious in particular and did not shy away from sharing her views online. In one post she wrote “DAK ISN’T IT!!!” and replied to one comment saying “They need to get rid of his a*s! It’s guys on that team that want a RING!” In this article, we will explore the notion of how motivated he is and what motivates him. Let’s look into the underlying meanings behind Dak Presctt’s tattoos.
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Meaning Behind Dak Prescott’s Ink
Leg Tattoo
Designed by Arizona-based tattoo artist Andres Ortega, this masterpiece took 11-hour masterpiece to complete under sedation and holds a special meaning to Prescott. It is a montage of images representing his family, heroes, and hometown.
There is a tattoo dedicated to his late mother, Peggy, whom he lost to colon cancer, and his late brother, Jace, who committed suicide. The tattoo also features the greatest athletes of all time whom he considers his idols like Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, famous hometown locales the Dallas skyline, Pine Creek Estates, the mobile park home he grew up at, and even Daffy Duck.
Lion Tattoo
Prescott has a lion tattoo on his chest, which was drawn by his mother during a college visit. The lion represents his mother’s strength and courage, and the word “pride” is written above it, symbolizing his pride in his mother.
In one interview, he mentioned that after she drew it, he immediately went to the tattoo shop and had it done. In another interview, Prescott confirmed that the lion tattoo is one of his favorites and a reminder of the close relationship he had with his mom.
Virgo Constellation
This tattoo is a tribute to his late mother, Peggy, who passed away from colon cancer in 2013. His mother’s zodiac sign was Virgo, which Dak and his brother got tattooed on their body on the eve of what would have been their mother’s 62nd birthday.
In one interview, Prescott mentioned that he and his brother got matching tattoos to honor their mother.
Arm Tattoo
Dak Prescott told about one of the first tattoos he ever got which was the initials of his late brother, Jace Prescott. In his memory, he has his initials “J P” on his left arm as a tribute to him.
NFL Logo Tattoo
Dak Prescott also has a custom-made NFL logo tattoo on his right arm, with the number 135 instead of the league’s logo. This number represents his draft selection by the Dallas Cowboys during the 2016 NFL draft and serves as a reminder that 134 other players were drafted before him.
In one interview, he mentioned that the tattoo is a reminder of his draft selection and the hard work he put in to get to where he is today.
Conclusion
Today, Dak Prescott is one of the most impactful athletes in the states and when you remember where he comes from and how far he has come despite his struggles and the other unexpected tragedies of life like losing his brother to suicide and his mom to cancer, we’d say he is more motivated than ever and has made them proud.
