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 proclaimed himself the best quarterback of the NFL's incoming rookie class before the start of the 2025 draft. The Colorado signal-caller went untouched in Round 1, however, then slid all the way into Round 3 by Friday night.

Shedeur Sanders is one of the most polarizing prospects in recent memory heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Once considered a possible No. 1 overall pick early in the pre-draft process, new reports suggest he could slide.