FRISCO, Texas -- On April 29, 2016, Jaylon Smith was at a bowling alley in Indiana when he took a phone call from Jerry Jones.
"It's great to be talking to a Dallas Cowboy," the owner and general manager said moments after drafting the linebacker with the No. 34 overall pick in the second round.
On Tuesday, three years later, Jones hurriedly flew back from NFL collective bargaining talks in Chicago to be by Smith's side in announcing a five-year extension that is worth $64 million and includes $35.5 million guaranteed.
3 and a half years ago on Jan 1st, 2016,
Tears in my eyes,
My life changed forever.