NFL star Dak Prescott is taking his home and personal security extremely seriously in the wake of a disturbing string of robberies targeting high-profile athletes. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback revealed he is ramping up protective measures for himself and his family after his fiancée recently had $40,000 worth of property stolen from her car.
“I’ve always understood who I was or where I was especially being the quarterback of this team,” Prescott stated. “I’ve understood the position that I am in. So, for me it’s more about the day and now protecting my fiancée and my daughter.”
FBI Warning to Sports Leagues
Prescott’s enhanced focus on security comes as the FBI recently issued an urgent warning to major sports leagues about crime organizations deliberately targeting professional athletes. The FBI report, obtained by ABC News, cautions that these criminals perceive the homes of NFL and NBA stars as lucrative targets likely to contain high-value items like designer handbags, jewelry, watches and large amounts of cash.
String of NFL & NBA Robberies
The security alerts from the FBI, NFL and NBA were prompted by a wave of brazen burglaries victimizing some of the biggest names in sports:
- Patrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs QB
- Joe Burrow – Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks star (robbed just last week)
- Jason Kelce – Philadelphia Eagles center
- Bobby Portis – Milwaukee Bucks forward
- Mike Conley – Utah Jazz guard
Many of the break-ins occurred while the players were traveling with their teams for road games, highlighting the coordinated and targeted nature of these attacks on pro athletes.
Prescott’s Fiancée Robbed
For Dak Prescott, the athlete robbery epidemic hit close to home when his fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos had her car burglarized on December 26th. The theft, which took place while Ramos was at a Pilates class in Dallas, resulted in the loss of around $40,000 in valuables including designer handbags, wallets and computer software.
“I don’t want to tie that in, and I don’t want anybody to tie that in with other things that have been happening,” Prescott said of the break-in targeting his fiancée. “Her car got broken into at Pilates in Dallas. Who knows how many times that happens a day?”
Taking Every Precaution
While downplaying any connection to the larger crime trend, the Cowboys star QB acknowledged he is taking all necessary steps to protect his home and loved ones moving forward.
“As far as protecting the home and that — yeah, I’m going to take every step necessary that I can to ensure the safety and that doesn’t happen to me,” Prescott vowed. The two-time Pro Bowler said enhanced security protocols are simply part of the reality of being a high-profile figure.
“I mean not everything that comes with it is great, right? You weigh the good with the bad,” Prescott reflected. “You understand that, as I said, who we are, what we’re subject to, that others can look up and just see how much we make or maybe an address and that puts us subject to a target.”
A Warning to All Pro Athletes
Prescott’s proactive approach to security serves as a model for other professional athletes grappling with this disturbing crime wave. By prioritizing the protection of their homes and families, sports stars can mitigate the risks that come with fame and wealth.
As Prescott noted, it’s an unfortunate reality but one that athletes in all leagues would be wise to confront head-on:
“As I said for me and for my teammates, I think for anybody across the league or anybody of celebrity status I guess you could say, it’s unfortunate but, yeah, we have to take and do what’s necessary to protect us and our family.”
While fans marvel at their on-field heroics, headlines of players being victimized serve as a stark reminder that stardom comes with significant risks that can’t be ignored. In an era of escalating threats, elite athletes like Dak Prescott have no choice but to treat their personal security as seriously as their game preparation.
