‘Bold’ Deion Sanders asserts either of Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter will be the No.1 draft pick next year

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders claimed quarterback Shedeur Sanders and WR/CB Travis Hunter have all the skills to be top 4 picks in the NFL Draft in 2025.


‘Bold’ Deion Sanders asserts either of Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter will be the No.1 draft pick next year

Deion Sanders predicts Shedeur Sanders to be #1 picked quarterback in 2025 (Image via IMAGO)

If there’s one thing Deion Sanders has managed to accomplish in his year in charge of the Colorado Buffaloes, is to make Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter famous household names. It’s not just Deion—the two young athletes continue to prove that they are cut above the rest of the crowd.

On Thursday, the Buffaloes played their college football season opener against the North Dakota State. Although it was a closely fought contest between the two teams, the Buffs managed to secure a 31-26 win.

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At the forefront of the teams’ victory was Shedeur Sanders who threw 26-34 for 445 passing yards and four touchdowns. Travis Hunter, a true two-way player, contributed seven catches for receiving 132 yards and three touchdowns. In defense, Hunter lodged three tackles and almost one tackle for loss.

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In his debut campaign for the Buffaloes, Sanders had 290 completions for 3230 yards, 27 touchdowns, and only three interceptions. Hunter on the other hand caught 57 passes for 721 yards (12.6 yards per carry) and five touchdowns as a receiver. In the backfield, he contributed with 30 combined tackles and three picks.

So, it wasn’t a surprise when their draft stocks skyrocketed after just one year. Many analysts suggested both of them might end up in the top 10. Deion Sanders has no doubt in his mind that these two are among the top players.

Deion Sanders predicts Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s draft positions

Earlier this year Coach Prime was on the Million $ Worth of Game podcast where the hosts questioned him about his prediction on how high Shedeur and Travis would get drafted. Sanders being a seasoned veteran of the NFL only wants the best for the duo. In his view, the pair can easily crack the top 4.

'Bold' Deion Sanders asserts either of Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter will be the No.1 draft pick next year
Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders (Image via IMAGO)
Now, all of this is subjective, because I know where I want them to go. And let's not forget Shilo. But I know where I want them to go.
Deion Sanders said

However, there’s a catch. If he believes the chance of success at certain teams’ will be limited, then he will block that route. To accomplish his goal of sending them to a winning franchise, Sanders has a contingency plan.

So it's certain cities that, it ain't gonna happen. It's gonna be an Eli [Manning].
Deion Sanders said

The Hall of Famer did not specify any team names. Eli Manning even gave it a thumbs up later on according to Bleacher Report. The 2x Super Bowl winner with the New York Giants did not start his NFL career with the Big Apple team. The younger brother of Peyton Manning was the first overall pick for the San Diego Chargers but their father former NFL QB Arch Manning blocked it. Chargers then traded him to the Giants for Phillip Rivers.

If Deion Sanders has the same in his mind for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, then he certainly has the blueprint he can follow. Before that, the Buffaloes need to have a strong season. The win over the Bisons was just the start they needed.

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