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,

Teams linked to Sanders including the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints passed on him in the late first and early second rounds, respectively, in favor of Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough. The Tennessee Titans also selected Cam Ward with the top overall pick.

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones' relationship with Deion Sanders goes back decades. It began when he signed Sanders in 1995, which led to Dallas winning its third and most recent Super Bowl under Jones,