The Cowboys and Jones have a well-established relationship with Deion Sanders. ESPN's Adam Schefter cited them as a team that could select Shedeur during the network's day two coverage (h/t Nick Geddes of On3.com).

The biggest story throughout the 2025 NFL draft has been the freefall of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The son of Deion Sanders, a pro football Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboys superstar,

The relationship Jerry Jones has with Deion Sanders, the young man’s father, is well-known. The Cowboys owner was asked about the way Sanders has slid in this draft once the third round was over.