Paul Prescott (born 1 January 1986) is a former Ireland international[4] rugby league footballer.

He was called into the first team squad in July 2004 after an injury crisis left Wigan with no fit senior prop forwards.

Chairman Maurice Lindsay commented: "Bryn Hargreaves, and Paul Prescott have signed for a further two years, and as they are two of the best front row prospects in the country it gives us added satisfaction that they have all come through our Junior Development Scheme."

Prescott was loaned out to National League One side Leigh at the end of 2006 to allow Wigan to free up salary cap money and complete the signing of Bradford Bulls prop Stuart Fielden.

[6][7] Prescott was forced to announce early retirement from rugby league on 4 July 2013 due to a recurring back problem.