During the 2022 NFL draft, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones did something that no one else has ever done before him: He shared the team’s draft board to reporters. Reporters with cameras.
The stunt was designed to prove the Cowboys had Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith rated ahead of offensive guards Zion Johnson and Kenyon Green. It was unprompted and drew the ire of Jerry’s son, Stephen Jones.
To prove to reporters that the Cowboys had Tyler Smith ranked higher on their board than Kenyon Green and Zion Johnson, Jerry Jones showed a copy of the team’s draft board.
Jerry Jones: “I’m dead serious.”
Stephen Jones: “Don’t show them that. … Put that sheet down.” pic.twitter.com/vvj2NV4aEr
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 29, 2022