Gil Brandt, vice president for personnel development for the Dallas Cowboys, holds one of the books of statistics he has in the Cowboy library in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 8, 1976. In the background are volumes of players' records of the Cowboys' draft choices. Brandt feels that the draft is the best way to get players for the team.

Dallas Cowboys vice president of Player Personnel Gil Brandt watches from the sidelines during game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Sept. 17, 1978. The Rams defeated Cowboys 27-14.

College player scout for the Dallas Cowboys Gil Brandt talks to the media in his office at the Cowboy facility in Irving, Texas in afternoon, Tuesday, May 3, 1989, after being fired by new cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Brandt was the last member of the original foursome who built the Cowboys from scratch.

Dallas Cowboys vice president of Player Personnel Gil Brandt applauds on the sidelines during game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Sept. 17, 1978. The Rams defeated Cowboys 27-14.

Dallas Cowboys vice president of Player Personnel Gil Brandt watches from the sideliness during game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Sept. 17, 1978. The Rams defeated Cowboys 27-14.

Dallas Cowboys vice president of Player Personnel Gil Brandt takes notes as he watches from the sidelines during game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, 1970s.

Vice president of player personnel director Gil Brandt of the Dallas Cowboys watches from the sideline against the Los Angeles Rams in the 1975 NFC Championship Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 4, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. The Cowboys defeated the Rams 37-7.

Dallas Cowboys vice president of Player Personnel Gil Brandt applauds as he watches from the sidelines during game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles, Dec. 15, 1980. The Rams defeated Cowboys 28-14.

Vice president of player personnel director Gil Brandt of the Dallas Cowboys congratulates linebacker Thomas Henderson #56 on the sideline against the Los Angeles Rams in the 1975 NFC Championship Game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 4, 1976 in Los Angeles, California. The Cowboys defeated the Rams 37-7.

Gil Brandt announces the pick for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY on Apr. 23, 2010.

Sirius NFL football Super Bowl XLIII analyst Gil Brandt during a news conference in Tampa, FL on Jan. 28, 2009.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, talks to Gil Brandt, former vice president of player personnel for the Cowboys from 1960-1988, during a team rookie mini-camp at Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, Friday, April 30, 2010.

Former Dallas Cowboys General Manager Gil Brandt walks the field during pregame warmups at the NFL week 7 football game against the New York Giants on Monday, October 25, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won the game 41-35.

Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Major Applewhite, right, talks with Gil Brandt, center, during Texas' Pro Day, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

NFL prospect C.J. Spiller (left) is greeted by Gil Brandt in the green room during the 2010 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY on Apr. 22, 2010.

Gil Brandt of NFL.com before a preseason NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, August 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ravens defeated the Cowboys 37-30.

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones (left) talks with NFL.com columnist Gil Brandt (right) before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Texans in overtime, 20-17.

NFL Network analyst Gil Brandt looks on during the 40-yard dash at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 22, 2014.

Fox Sports broadcaster and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman (left) and NFL Network's Gil Brandt pose for a photo prior to an NFL football game between the Washington Redskins against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 31-26.

Gil Brandt stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

NFL Network's Scott Hanson interviews Gil Brandt during the 2018 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Arlington, Texas.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, helps induct Gil Brandt, right in cart, into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor during half-time of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints, in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.

Former Dallas Cowboys personnel director Gil Brandt (left) of Sirius XM Radio talks with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (right) at Cowboys training camp, July 26, 2018 in Oxnard, Calif. Brandt will be formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks with NFL Media's Gil Brandt and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ahead of the 2017 NFL football Draft on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Philadelphia.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, center, helps induct Gil Brandt, right in cart, into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor during half-time of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints, in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.

Gil Brandt's name is unveiled in the Dallas Cowboys' Ring of Honor at AT&T Stadium during a ceremony at halftime of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints, in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7) with Gil Brandt during an NFL Divisional Round Playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 in Arlington, TX. The Packers won, 34-31.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) and Former Vice President of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys Gil Brandt prior to the start of the NFL regular season game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. The Patriots won, 30-6.

Gil Brandt Stands on the field in the indoor practice facility as he watch players run drills for scouts at TCU NFL football Pro Day Friday, March 27, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Seattle Seahawks' Steven Hauschka (4) talks with Gil Brandt before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Nov 1, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

Ed Reed, from left, Kevin Mawae, Ty Law, Tony Gonzalez, Gil Brandt, Annabel Bowlen on behalf of Pat Bowlen, and Champ Bailey who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2019, speak at the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta.

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones (left to right), head coach Jason Garrett, owner Jerry Jones, Gil Brandt and executive vice president Jerry Jones Jr. during a special unveiling to recognize Brandt's induction into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor at Cowboys headquarters in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Hall of Fame inductees Tony Gonzalez, Kevin Mawae, Johnny Robinson, Gil Brandt, Champ Bailey, Ty Law and Ed Reed during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Dinner on Friday, August. 2, 2019 in Canton, Ohio.

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders pose with Cowboys' Pro Football Hall of Fame members Mel Renfro (left to right), Emmitt Smith, Rayfield Wright, Tony Dorsett, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Irvin, Jerry Jones, Cliff Harris, Gil Brandt, Charles Haley, Troy Aikman, Drew Pearson, Randy White and Bob Lilly during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 41-21.

Hall Of Fame inductee Gil Brandt, left, looks on after being presented with his HOF ring by Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones during a half time ceremony during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019.

Former Dallas Cowboys executive Gil Brandt speaks on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio.

Former Dallas Cowboys executive Gil Brandt speaks on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio.

Gil Brandt (left) speaks with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony, Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

Former Dallas Cowboys executive Gil Brandt poses for a photo with his bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio.