FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones' relationship with Deion Sanders goes back decades.

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.

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.