Deion Sanders’ Reaction To Saints Not Wanting Shedeur Sanders
Deion Sanders' Reaction To Saints Not Wanting Shedeur Sanders
Deion Sanders experienced a surprising turn of events during the 2025 NFL Draft when his son Shedeur Sanders was passed over in the first round. The moment gained significant attention when cameras captured Coach Prime’s reaction to the New Orleans Saints selecting Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick instead of his quarterback son.
The Saints’ decision was particularly noteworthy as many draft analysts had projected Shedeur to be selected early in the first round. With Tennessee taking Cam Ward at No. 1, the Saints appeared to be a logical landing spot for Shedeur at No. 9, especially considering their quarterback situation with Derek Carr coming off an injury.
The footage of Deion’s reaction quickly circulated on social media. In the video, his visible surprise and repeated “Wow” comments revealed his genuine shock at the Saints’ decision to prioritize offensive line help over his son’s quarterback talents.
🚨🚨WILD FOOTAGE🚨🚨
Deion Sanders reacts to the New Orleans Saints drafting offensive tackle over his son Shedeur Sanders with the 9th pick.
Oh boy…pic.twitter.com/Ufd6U84NTr
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) April 25, 2025
Social media reactions to the moment were mixed. Some fans expressed satisfaction at seeing the Sanders family face unexpected draft disappointment, while others speculated that Shedeur might still be available for the Saints in the second round.
An interesting theory emerged among some commentators that teams might be hesitant not because of Shedeur’s abilities but due to concerns about drafting his father’s influence along with him. Coach Prime had previously made statements suggesting he would have control over his sons’ NFL destinations.
Several teams with quarterback needs passed on Shedeur after the Saints, including the Browns, Steelers, and Giants. This development was particularly surprising given Shedeur’s draft stock following his performance at Colorado.
Key Factors in Shedeur’s First-Round Slide:
- Saints opting for offensive line protection
- Other QB-needy teams looking elsewhere
- Possible concerns about Deion’s influence
- Teams potentially seeing better value in later rounds
The draft disappointment extended beyond Shedeur, as his brother Shilo also went unselected in the first round, though this was less surprising as he wasn’t widely projected as a first-round talent.
As the draft continues, Shedeur is expected to hear his name called during the second round. While the first night didn’t go as the Sanders family likely anticipated, Shedeur’s college production and quarterback skills still make him a valuable prospect for teams looking to strengthen their quarterback rooms.
The 2025 draft demonstrates once again the unpredictable nature of the NFL selection process, where team needs, strategic planning, and various intangibles can dramatically affect a player’s draft position regardless of their collegiate accomplishments or famous family connections.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
