How Deion Sanders handled the lead-in to his son's draft is a huge reason why Shedeur fell this far in the first place. Shedeur Sanders is a better player than what some give him credit for, even with some of his deficiencies at the position.

Travis Hunter was the headliner at No. 2 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars, while LaJohntay Wester (No. 203 overall to the Baltimore Ravens) and Jimmy Horn Jr. (No. 208 overall to the Carolina Panthers) went in the sixth round.

Every football player should remember that the NFL is like the government; they know everything that’s going on with current players and those drafted to play the sport they love. Shedeur Sanders is a polarizing athlete who kept many fans waiting with high expectations to hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft.