Shedeur Sanders stands as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, though opinions on his draft position vary significantly among analysts.
As the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, Shedeur has garnered substantial attention throughout his college career at Colorado, where he displayed impressive passing skills under his father’s coaching.
Mock drafts present wildly different scenarios for Sanders. Some projections have him going as high as the top 10, while others suggest he could slide to the latter part of the first round or potentially out of day one completely. This variance reflects the divided evaluations from NFL front offices regarding his NFL readiness and potential.
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“Sanders is going to be a wild card in this draft. He could go in the top six or fall out of the first round entirely — and neither outcome would be a shock,” Dane Brugler of The Athletic wrote this week.
“He is not a first-round quarterback for a lot of NFL teams, which isn’t a major surprise (and matches my evaluation). But all it takes is one front office to roll the dice on his skill set.”
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Sanders’ strongest attribute appears to be his accuracy and technical polish as a passer. Scout reports consistently highlight his excellent ball placement and composure in the pocket. His ability to remain effective after facing pressure has also impressed analysts, with NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund specifically noting his playmaking capabilities following pressured downs.
Despite these strengths, some evaluators have concerns that have affected his draft stock. Reports indicate that multiple teams view Sanders as more of a second-day prospect rather than a first-round talent. This evaluation gap creates significant uncertainty around where he might land.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged as a potential landing spot in several mock drafts, with the team potentially selecting him at pick 21 if he experiences a draft-day slide. Other possibilities include quarterback-needy teams like the New York Giants (though they might prefer Cam Ward) or the Cleveland Browns, who have been linked to Sanders in trade-up scenarios.
The 2025 quarterback class differs notably from the 2024 group that saw five quarterbacks selected in the top 10. With fewer elite prospects available, teams desperately seeking franchise quarterbacks might be more willing to reach for Sanders earlier than his evaluation would typically warrant.
Mock drafts following the NFL Combine have created additional intrigue around Sanders’ projection. Some analysts believe pairing him with talented receivers like Malik Nabers could maximize his potential as an accurate passer, suggesting team fit will significantly impact his NFL success.
As draft day approaches, Sanders remains one of the most intriguing storylines to follow, with his eventual selection likely to generate significant discussion regardless of when his name is called.
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