Dak Prescott couldn’t be happier to have a baby girl on the way … revealing he was hoping to welcome a daughter with his girlfriend, Sarah Jane Ramos — and there’s a special reason behind it.

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback — who went public with the huge news over the holiday weekend — spoke with reporters about his growing family on Monday … and he said he’s absolutely stoked to become a papa.

“Super, super blessed to have that responsibility,” Prescott said. “But, at the same time [to] have that opportunity to start a family and bring a child into this world. I know what my mom means to me and, in a sense, have that feeling in a different role is something I’m looking forward to.”

Of course, Dak lost his mother, Peggy, to colon cancer in 2013 … and has kept her memory alive throughout his journey to becoming an NFL star.

He also has multiple tattoos in her honor … including a Pegasus on his right leg.

Dak also stated the couple has already picked out a name for the baby on the way … but will remain tight-lipped until the due date in March.

Prescott also joked about his recent success on the field … chalking it up to his newfound “dad strength.”

Congrats to the couple!!