Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Evaluated Shedeur Sanders 'Extremely High,' But QB Not a Fit

Despite having a high opinion of Shedeur Sanders as a prospect, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't see him as a fit for their roster.

Speaking to reporters after day two of the 2025 NFL draft on Friday, Jones said the Cowboys have an "extremely high" evaluation of the Colorado quarterback and he has "great character."

Jones added the fit doesn't make sense for them with Dak Prescott entrenched as the starter.

Sanders remains the biggest story of the draft after he wasn't picked for a second straight day, falling out of the top three rounds when there was an assumption not long ago he could be a high first-round selection.

Most of the other obvious landing spots for Sanders in the draft have added a quarterback already. The New York Giants traded back into the first round to select Jaxson Dart at No. 25 overall on Thursday.

Tyler Shough was the first quarterback selected on Friday, landing with the New Orleans Saints at No. 40 overall. Jalen Milroe and Dillon Gabriel came off the board in a span of three picks at 92 and 94 to the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns.

The only other obvious quarterback team that hasn't addressed the position in the draft are the Pittsburgh Steelers. Owner Art Rooney II said in a radio interview on Friday that Aaron Rodgers "does want to come here" and they "may get word soon."

Rodgers, who will turn 42 in December, wouldn't necessarily preclude the Steelers from selecting a quarterback. But the quarterback-needy teams are few and far between at this point.

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).

Schefter's comments came out before the start of the second round, so perhaps things have changed. But Sanders still being available at least opens the possibility that some team with an established starting quarterback could at least throw a dart to bring him in as a backup and see what he brings to the table.