Shedeur Sanders, son of Deion Sanders and a standout quarterback from Colorado, surprisingly went unpicked in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite earlier projections placing him in the first round, his draft stock fell significantly.
Several factors contributed to Sanders' unexpected drop. His decision to skip the Shrine Bowl and combine drills, coupled with concerns about his arm strength and leadership potential, likely played a role. While his deep ball accuracy was impressive, evaluators noted inconsistencies in shorter throws. Questions about his ability to lead a team also emerged.
Sanders, in a video posted by his father, expressed his faith and optimism, stating, "Tomorrow's the day. We're going to be happy regardless. Legendary." His hopes now rest on being selected in later rounds of the draft.