Report: NFL owners removed Shedeur Sanders from draft board

In a bombshell that’s rocked both NFL and college football circles, Boomer Esiason dropped a harsh reality check for Colorado Buffaloes fans — and especially for Shedeur Sanders. The former NFL MVP and longtime analyst claimed that multiple NFL owners had told their front offices to completely remove Sanders from draft consideration.“They took him off.

.. because the owner said take him off.



I don’t want that guy,” Esiason said on WFAN Radio. “I don’t want this entitled person on our team. And I don’t blame him.

”Boomer says some NFL owners ordered teams to take Shedeur Sanders off their draft boards:@7BOOMERESIASON@[email protected]/5BtvKsNpAa— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) April 28, 2025Combine Attitude Raises Red FlagsAccording to Esiason, Shedeur’s behavior during the NFL Combine turned off more than a few decision-makers.

He cited conversations with three separate NFL personnel insiders who said Sanders didn’t just slip down draft boards — he was erased. Sanders’ comments about being the guy to “bring a new culture to your locker room” reportedly came across as arrogant and self-centered to NFL evaluators.Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G.

Carter Stadium.Tim Heitman-Imagn ImagesDeion Sanders’ Influence Adds ComplexityBoomer also pointed the finger at Coach Prime, Shedeur’s father, saying Deion’s presence may have complicated his son’s NFL outlook. During a podcast appearance, Deion admitted he wants to control where his son lands in the draft.

That public stance, combined with Shedeur’s own confidence, led some front offices to see the family as a potential “distraction” — a term no NFL GM wants tied to a young quarterback.NFL Owners Are Drawing a LineThe most stunning claim from Esiason? Owners themselves are making the call. “They didn’t even have him on their board,” Boomer said bluntly.

These aren’t late-round decisions — they’re top-down mandates from billionaires who don’t want to invest in what they see as attitude issues, regardless of Sanders’ talent or his 4,134-yard, 37 touchdown season with Colorado.Related: Tom Brady accused of career sabotage against Shedeur SandersFinal Word: A Crossroads Moment for ShedeurWith the spotlight already burning hot in Boulder, this revelation could either harden Shedeur’s resolve — or complicate his NFL path even further. Colorado fans hoping for a top NFL landing for their QB1 may have just received a serious wake-up call.

What happens next? That’s on Shedeur.Related: Real reasons for Shedeur Sanders' shocking NFL Draft slideRelated: Shedeur Sanders dances with mom Pilar, sister Shelomi after NFL draft slide ends.