RR Ralphie Report: NFL Draft: Insiders weigh in on where Shedeur Sanders will land

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Which team will pick Colorado’s star quarterback?

With the NFL Draft creeping closer, the rumor mill is in full swing—and Shedeur Sanders is right in the thick of it.

Most around the league agree that Shedeur enters this class as QB2, behind Miami’s Cam Ward. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll fall far—especially in a year where quarterback-needy teams dominate the top of the board—but his exact landing spot is still very much up in the air.

The Tennessee Titans currently hold the No. 1 pick, and while they’re a logical spot for a QB, things get murky when you consider their recent investment in Will Levis, a second-rounder from Kentucky who showed flashes in 2024. The Titans may not be ready to give up on him just yet, which opens the door for a trade—or a surprise selection.

Here’s a look at the current top five:

1. Tennessee Titans
2. Cleveland Browns
3. New York Giants
4. New England Patriots
5. Jacksonville Jaguars

If you’ve been following only the mainstream coverage, you might think the order’s set in stone. But this is exactly the time of year when smokescreens and vague reports start flying, so let’s try to cut through the noise and listen to what insiders are actually saying.

Let’s look at two recent rumors worth tracking:

Tony Grossi, a long-time Browns insider, threw cold water on the idea of Shedeur going to Cleveland at No. 2:

“I think it’s a giant smokescreen ... This is the greatest year ever to trade down and collect extra picks, and still get a quarterback.”

Adam Schefter, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, pointed to a different landing spot:

“There’s been a lot of smoke and a lot of connections for Shedeur Sanders to New York. He’s been raised to kind of perform with the bright lights and the big city and I could just see it happening.”

That New York buzz gained traction after the Giants signed both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston—moves that led many to believe the team might be out on drafting a quarterback early. However, that line of thinking may not be entirely accurate. It’s possible the Giants brought in those veterans with the specific intent to mentor a rookie like Shedeur, giving him a year to adjust before taking over the offense.

We’re still weeks out, but if this trend continues, Shedeur to NYC might be more than just smoke.

by Jacob.Thompson
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