2 weeks Ago By Jorge Ávila Andrade
, the quarterback and son of NFL icon , entered the with sky-high expectations, once pegged . However, as the first round unfolded on April 24 in Green Bay, , a shocking slide for a player who dazzled with 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns in 2024. His fall, widely discussed on social media, stems from , and a growing sentiment that he's been overrated, despite his nod.
Sanders' confidence, often seen as swagger, rubbed some the wrong way. His " " rap song and watch-checking celebration flaunted wealth, which one NFL scout called " " on ESPN's NFL Live. " ," an X user posted, echoing sentiments about his perceived arrogance.
His decision to skip throwing at the was a misstep, with a scout telling, " ." No first round for Shedeur Sanders: 2025 Draft rejects Colorado star Scouts and coaches also . " ," 's Albert Breer reported, citing average athleticism and a An anonymous coach they'd seen, per , pointing to his tendency to take sacks-80% self-inflicted, per one X analysis-and habits like late throws that won't translate to the NFL.
ESPN's Matt Miller noted, " ," projecting him as a second-rounder. The hype around Sanders, and a 9-4 Colorado season, led many to call him overrated. " ," an X user quipped, reflecting a Reddit thread where fans debated his marginal talent.
Mock drafts varied wildly-some had him No. 3 to the Giants, -but by draft night, only Miami's Cam Ward and Giants' Jaxson Dart went as a quarterbacks in round one. " ," analyst Tony Pauline said, noting his slide to Day 2.
Despite visits with teams like the Steelers and Giants, , leaving his NFL future uncertain as the draft continues..
