Shedeur Sanders falls into late third round of NFL Draft

Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft Surprise

Shedeur Sanders, the highly touted quarterback son of Deion Sanders, fell to the late third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, defying many analysts' predictions. Several quarterbacks were drafted before him, including Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel.

Reasons for the Late Selection

Several factors contributed to Sanders' lower-than-expected draft position. Concerns were raised about his high sack numbers in college, arm strength, and adaptability outside of his father's coaching. His high profile may have also made teams hesitant to select him as anything other than a backup.

Other Draft Highlights

The article also covers other notable draft events, including:

• The New Orleans Saints drafting Tyler Shough due to Derek Carr's shoulder injury.
• The Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns selecting Jalen Milroe and Dillon Gabriel, respectively.
• The Pittsburgh Steelers passing on Sanders twice.
• Michigan cornerback Will Johnson's drop to the second round due to a reported knee issue.
• Several trades, notably Seattle and Miami trading up, and Buffalo trading up to draft T.J. Sanders.
• Ohio State's strong representation in the draft.

Sanders expressed his faith and determination despite the unexpected outcome, while other players who fell further than expected expressed their frustration but maintained confidence.