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Shedeur Sanders Faces Divided Opinions Ahead of NFL Draft

Once projected as a top-three pick, Sanders now contends with harsh critiques from anonymous executives and wide-ranging draft projections.

Sanders has been mocked to multiple different teams over the draft process.
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Overview

  • Shedeur Sanders, former Colorado quarterback and son of Deion Sanders, has become the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Draft projections for Sanders vary widely, with mock drafts placing him anywhere from the top five to outside the first round entirely.
  • Anonymous NFL executives have criticized Sanders' interview demeanor, calling him 'entitled' and citing concerns about his athleticism and decision-making.
  • Despite the scrutiny, Sanders remains confident, stating he is unbothered by negativity and has sought guidance from former NFL quarterbacks like Michael Vick and Byron Leftwich.
  • Sanders' college career includes leading Colorado from a one-win season to a nine-win season, throwing 64 touchdowns, and completing 74% of his passes as a senior.