The previous Jackson State and Colorado quarterback Sanders skilled a shocking slide within the 2025 NFL Draft.
He was not chosen in both the second or third rounds, baffling followers and analysts alike.
As soon as projected as a top-five decide and broadly thought to be the second-best quarterback behind Cam Ward, Sanders’ fall continued previous the second spherical, with groups passing on him regardless of his confirmed management and monitor file of turning applications round.
Sanders watched the draft alongside his father, Corridor of Famer Deion Sanders, and brother Shilo Sanders, as quarterbacks Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, and Tyler Shough had been chosen forward of him. The New Orleans Saints’ choice of Shough at No. 40 marked the purpose at which Sanders formally slid previous the second spherical.
Even the Las Vegas Raiders, thought of a possible touchdown spot, bypassed him at No. 58, choosing a large receiver as an alternative.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and Oregon quarterback Dillion Gabriel had been the final two quarterbacks chosen earlier than Friday ended.
The quarterback’s draft inventory decline was attributed to a mixture of things, together with issues about his athletic skill and arm energy and criticisms of his character and pre-draft interviews.
An nameless NFL coach described Sanders as “so entitled” with poor physique language and decision-making, which reportedly didn’t sit effectively with some groups, together with a troublesome assembly with Giants head coach Brian Daboll.
Sanders remained undrafted because the draft moved past the third spherical, leaving many soccer analysts puzzled.
Mel Kiper Jr. together with his largest Shedeur Sanders rant but after the Seahawks draft Jalen Milroe within the third spherical. #NFL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/LDljNhsoMC
— Terrible Saying (@awfulannouncing) April 26, 2025
NFL Community analyst and broadcaster Charles Davis even commented why Sanders remained on the board.
And after one other choice was made, Charles Davis shared his ideas. pic.twitter.com/oR16cULzVO
— Terrible Saying (@awfulannouncing) April 26, 2025
Regardless of the motive for Sanders’ slide, his circumstances have solid an uncomfortable shadow over the NFL Draft.
