{"id":10544,"date":"2024-12-13T09:39:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T09:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=10544"},"modified":"2024-12-13T09:39:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T09:39:24","slug":"cowboys-micah-parsons-says-he-sees-connection-with-ashton-jeanty-in-nfl-draft-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=10544","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys\u2019 Micah Parsons Says He Sees Connection With Ashton Jeanty In NFL Draft Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail-header--dek\">Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons hosted Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty, discussing his case for the award and a potential future in Dallas.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--flexbox\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--meta\">\n<div class=\"m-description--list\">\n<p>FRISCO &#8211;\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0linebacker Micah Parsons this week hosted Boise State\u2019s standout running back Ashton Jeanty on his podcast,\u00a0<em>The Edge<\/em>, offering fans an in-depth look at the rising star&#8217;s journey and aspirations. &#8230; and much, much more.<\/p>\n<p>While\u00a0the Cowboys\u00a0gear up for a crucial matchup against the Panthers, Parsons sparked intrigue by suggesting &#8211; strongly &#8211; that Jeanty might fit well in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>Parsons, who has been vocal about supporting Jeanty\u2019s Heisman candidacy, gave the rising star a chance to make his case for the award before then shifting\u00a0the focus to Jeanty\u2019s\u00a0NFL\u00a0potential, making a pitch for the Cowboys to consider him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjExMzQ4ODcwNTM2MzczNDA3\/ashton-and-micah-at-the-star.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjExMzQ4ODcwNTM2MzczNDA3\/ashton-and-micah-at-the-star.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExMzQ4ODcwNTM2MzczNDA3\/ashton-and-micah-at-the-star.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjExMzQ4ODcwNTM2MzczNDA3\/ashton-and-micah-at-the-star.png 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjExMzQ4ODcwNTM2MzczNDA3\/ashton-and-micah-at-the-star.png 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjExMzQ4ODcwNTM2MzczNDA3\/ashton-and-micah-at-the-star.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Ashton And Micah At The Star<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">By Tony Fisher<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cAs someone in the league, I would love to have you as a teammate knowing that\u2019s what you are about,\u201d Parsons said after hearing about Jeanty\u2019s commitment to mastering the game. \u201cI always say one year can change your life. The fact that you were able to lock in for that one year and do what you had to do \u2026 Not only are you a Heisman finalist but you\u2019re soon to be a first-round draft pick. It\u2019s really exciting to hear that. You seem like you got a really good head on your shoulders.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-957ff5b493364f1c849b0a3a62adb2a4\" data-google-query-id=\"CJWI-uu4pIoDFRmn2AUdbcEllQ\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_6__container__\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjExMzQ4ODcwNTM2MzczNDA3\/ashton-and-micah-at-the-star.png\" alt=\"Ashton And Micah At The Star\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>And Micah continued &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBased off what I hear, you might get a call from Dallas, we don\u2019t know yet. I see you calling us out,&#8221; said Parsons with a laugh. &#8220;I don\u2019t blame you; I had to do the same thing. You got to let them know sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Parsons did indeed announce to the world at the end of his time at\u00a0Penn State\u00a0that he&#8217;d like to land in Dallas &#8230; though that frankly had virtually nothing to do with the Cowboys selecting him in the first round of the 2021\u00a0NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div data-google-query-id=\"CJaI-uu4pIoDFRmn2AUdbcEllQ\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<p>Nevertheless, Parsons then invited Jeanty to make a direct pitch to\u00a0Cowboys\u00a0owner Jerry Jones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously, you\u2019ve watched the film \u2026 That speaks for itself. You go and ask around, everybody around this building (in Boise), everybody who\u2019s ever met me, been around me. They\u2019ll tell you how great of a person I am. Great character, not only how I work but how I bring people on. I make people better. I push people to reach excellence. I want to see everybody win and that\u2019s no matter where I\u2019m at \u2026<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As soon as I join your team, whatever team it is, your team will be better off just because I\u2019m in that locker room,\u201d Jeanty said confidently.<\/p>\n<p>Jeanty, by the way, played high school football right here in Frisco, and has tallked openly about being a &#8220;homecoming hero.&#8221; So is there a match? Too early to tell, as 5-8 Dallas presently sits in the No. 12 spot in the April NFL Draft &#8230; and we don&#8217;t yet know, of course, where Jeanty will land.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-d1eca5d3474e473d8e6c7883e1754e9e\" data-google-query-id=\"CM77qvC4pIoDFXem2AUdM4IElA\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/dallas-cowboys-quarterback-dak-prescott-cooper-rush-trey-lance-move-fans-all-saying-the-same-decision-jerry-jones\">The Cowboys<\/a>, meanwhile, are turning their focus toward finishing the season strong after a tough loss to Cincinnati. Their matchup against the surging Panthers looms large, presenting an opportunity to prove their resilience and regain momentum. With playoff positioning on the line, Dallas will need a balanced effort on both sides of the ball to overcome a Panthers team that has been pushing top contenders to their limits. &#8230; with Parsons working to lead that push.<\/div>\n<div data-google-query-id=\"CM77qvC4pIoDFXem2AUdM4IElA\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons hosted Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty, discussing his case for the award and a potential future in Dallas. 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