Shedeur Sanders strongly rejects ESPN’s Mock Draft projection

Shedeur Sanders, son of former Dallas Cowboys legend Deion Sanders, is one of the highly ranked quarterbacks in the draft class of 2025.

Shedeur Sanders strongly rejects ESPN’s Mock Draft projection

Shedeur Sanders (Image via AP News)

The attention has officially shifted to the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft as the 2024-25 season concluded last Sunday. The centre of attention has transitioned into what every teams needs to take their team to the Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area around this time next year.

As teams begin evaluating their roster needs and scouting potential talent, analysts and draft experts has released numerous mock drafts, predicting how the selection process may unfold in April. Among the top prospects in this year’s draft class is former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

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Recently, while Sanders was training at the gym, an ESPN segment aired discussing analyst Field Yates’ latest mock draft. According to Yates’ projections, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to select Sanders with the sixth overall pick, a prediction that has sparked considerable discussion among fans and experts regarding his potential fit with the team.“That’s cap bruh, I ain’t going sixth,” Shedeur Sanders quipped.

Earlier, Deion Sanders, Buffs coach and Shedeur’s dad had scoffed at talks of his son being drafted ninth. He also admitted that as a dad he has his choices on which team he wants his son not to play as well as he will direct Shedeur into a good team. Furthermore, speculations have been rife about Shedeur joining New York Giants, who hold the third pick.

Joel Klatt keeps Shedeur Sanders atop his NFL draft predictions

Shedeur Sanders have admitted that he doesn’t mind not being the first overall. However, he is still keeping his hopes, considering he’s meeting the Tennessee Titans management this week.

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Shedeur Sanders (Image via Marca)

Fox College Football analyst Joel Klatt not only considers Shedeur Sanders the best player in the upcoming draft but also views him as the undisputed No. 1 pick. Klatt provided a detailed analysis of Sanders’ strengths, even drawing a comparison between aspects of his game and Hall of Fame Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton.

I think he’s a clear No. 1 quarterback… If he has time and he can diagnose what’s going on, he can be surgical in the pocket. I believe that he has a chance to be much better in the NFL than he was even at Colorado.

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Joel Klatt, however, doesn’t see the Tennessee Titans picking Shedeur Sanders. Klatt explained that New York Giants, who are in dire need of a quarterback, would draft up to draft Sanders.

I don’t think Shedeur Sanders is going to want to play in Tennessee… I believe Tennessee trades the first pick. I believe that the Giants jump up to No. 1, from three to one. They do have a great relationship with Shedeur Sanders. They have vetted him out several times; I believe that it is reciprocal there.

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Having showcased exceptional talent and leadership on the field, Sanders has drawn significant attention from scouts and analysts alike. Now, it all comes down to Green Bay and the ticking time clock.

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