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It’s been a fall from grace for the Colorado QB
After three rounds and 102 draft picks, Shedeur Sanders has yet to hear his name during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Shedeur was a projected first round pick, at minimum, and was once competing with Cam Ward to be the first player taken. But since then, Sanders has played a disastrous Alamo Bowl, hardly participated at Pro Bowl and the draft combine, and reportedly bombed his few pre-draft interviews.
There are very real concerns about Sanders’ NFL prospects that frankly Colorado fans have hardly acknowledged. He’s not good in the pocket, rarely throws with anticipation, and he’s not fast or strong enough to play the backyard football style he often resorts too. Then you add in some leadership questions — never blame your offensive line, even if they’re ass — and it makes sense that teams would rather take a chance on Jaxson Dart or Dillon Gabriel than deal with the spectacle of Shedeur Sanders.
Every single team has passed on him, even QB needy teams. Those teams still have draft picks and could still draft him. There’s no way he goes undrafted, right? Right??
Las Vegas Raiders
Picks: 108, 135, 180, 213, 215, 222
QB: Geno Smith, Aidan O’Connell
The Raiders have a lot of mid-round picks to work with, but they’ve already passed on Shedeur five times, including back-to-back picks at 98 and 99. Shedeur could make sense as a developmental pick while Geno Smith starts for the next couple seasons. The question would be whether the Sanders family will accept a backup role or cause a scene every time Smith struggles.
New York Jets
Picks: 110, 145, 162, 186, 207
QB: Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor
Depending on Sanders’ Madden rating, the Jets could be interested in drafting competition for Justin Fields. The former Bears and Steelers QB has not achieved his potential, but the Jets appear willing to give him another chance. Maybe Shedeur is another dart to throw at the Jets torn up wall of QB experiments.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Picks: 123, 156, 185, 229
QB: Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson
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Dallas Cowboys
Picks: 149, 174, 204, 211, 217, 239, 247
QB: Dak Prescott, Will Grier, Joe Milton
This is the nightmare situation for Sanders, worse than the Jets. The media attention on Shedeur would be insufferable. Every practice would be documented, every preseason pass, every sideline interaction with Dak Prescott. But maybe that’s what Dallas wants, even if it causes a massive distraction and puts undue pressure on their franchise QB.
Los Angeles Rams
Picks: 127, 190, 195, 201, 202, 242
QB: Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo
This might be the best landing spot for Shedeur, but it doesn’t seem like a Rams move. They’re a smart franchise and wouldn’t pull the trigger unless they think Shedeur is open to developing behind Stafford. It’s also worth considering that Jimmy G is the QB-in-waiting and Sean McVay would prefer to give him the chance after Stafford retires.
Miami Dolphins
Picks: 116, 143, 150, 155, 224, 231, 253
QB: Tua Tagovailoa, Zach Wilson
Given Tua’s concussion problems, the Dolphins should always be active on the QB market. Miami fits Shedeur’s strengths and weaknesses, as Tua is a weak-armed but accurate passer who relies on timing and ball placement. This could be a good long-term pairing if Shedeur hits the film room and stays patient.
by Sam Metivier
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