Some mock drafts had Sanders as a potential top five pick in the April 24 first round. Sanders, the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, played two seasons at Jackson State for Deion in 2021 and 2022.

Shedeur Sanders has finally heard his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft. Once thought to be a first-round draft pick, and even potentially go in the top five picks, Sanders slid and had to watch five quarterbacks get selected before him.

Philadelphia always does its due diligence on the QB position, and the Super Bowl champions had an interest in drafting Shedeur Sanders.