Ya’ll ever seen a QB’s draft stock flip more times than a flapjack at a Waffle House? That’s Shedeur Sanders for you. One day, he’s a lock for the top five, the next, folks are treating him like he’s a second-round project. The man dodged the NFL Combine, took some heat for his so called “Arrogant,” and then boom—suddenly, the New York Giants are back in the mix, maybe even plotting something major. And now, Mel Kiper, the draft guru himself, just dropped a bomb about Shedeur’s fate, tying it straight to a massive decision by Giants head coach Brian Daboll. Buckle up, ‘cause this one’s got layers.
On April 2, draft savant Mel Kiper jumped onto ‘NFL on ESPN’ and made his stance crystal clear: he’s riding the Shedeur Sanders hype train all the way to the station (Draft): “In terms of Shedeur Sanders, I love the kid, love everything about Shedeur Sanders,” Kiper said, his voice full of conviction. “And think about Patrick Mahomes—the two Super Bowls they lost, the offensive line didn’t get the job done. Shedeur Sanders’ offensive line two years ago never got the job done, they stunk, and he was 27 touchdown passes, three picks, almost 70% completion percentage. Got a little bit better this past year—his numbers were 74% completion percentage. I understand he doesn’t have the wow factor, I understand all that, but you can win from the pocket in the NFL. It has been proven time and time again.”
Kiper isn’t just talking about potential—he’s looking at pure production. Sanders wasn’t just slinging it; he was surgical. A 74% completion rate? That’s elite. But here’s where it gets spicy—while Kiper believes in Sanders, there’s a real question about whether the Giants do. “I would take him. Do I think they will take him? Adam Schefter said yesterday, maybe not, so we have a little pause there.” Mel Kiper finally cleared his stance on Shedeur draft pick:” I have Mock 4.0 coming out Tuesday. I don’t know what I’m going to do. I’m going to make my calls with my friends in the NFL, but if I were picking for the Giants, I would take Shedeur Sanders at three.”
Look, The Giants own the No. 3 pick in the draft, but the QB room is already crowded. Russell Wilson just signed a one-year, $21 million deal, Jameis Winston inked a two-year, $8 million contract, and Tommy DeVito is still in the building. Do they really need Shedeur? Maybe. But is he the guy they’re ready to bet their future on? That’s the million-dollar question.
Shedeur Sanders had it rough at Boulder. The man’s literally sacked 52 times in 2023. FIVE TWO. That’s not just bad; that’s borderline criminal. Even in 2024, when the line improved slightly, he still took 42 sacks in 13 games. And yet, through all that punishment, he still threw for 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 10 picks. The kid’s got that pocket-passing precision NFL teams drool over, but the Giants have to decide if they want him as their future or just a storyline.
Matt Miller reported that the Giants have been heavy on Shedeur for months. A league scout even spilled the beans, saying, “New York-loving Shedeur is the worst-kept secret in the league right now.” But if that’s true, why hasn’t Brian Daboll been gassing him up?
Giants’ HC Brian Daboll drops a big call on Colorado’s pro day
Shedeur Sanders is about to put on a show at Colorado’s Pro Day, but guess who won’t be there? Brian Daboll. That’s right, the head coach of the team that’s supposedly all in on Shedeur is skipping the event. Speaking at the NFL’s annual meetings, Daboll didn’t mince words when asked why he’s bailing on Boulder. “Usually, I don’t attend Pro Days,” he said. That’s his usual approach, sure—but it raises eyebrows when you consider how big this Pro Day is. The Giants did the same thing with Cam Ward, skipping Miami’s Pro Day last week. But here’s the difference: We all know that Cam Ward is going 1st overall to Titans or 2nd pick to Browns.
Brian Daboll low-key explained that the team prefers private workouts over the scripted, polished performances at Pro Days. That makes sense—coaches want to see a player struggle, adjust, and respond, not just throw perfect passes in a controlled environment. Brian Daboll kept things vague, adding, “We’ve done extensive work on a bunch of ’em.” Translation? The Giants are keeping their cards close to the vest.
So, what’s the real takeaway here? If the Giants were 100% locked on Shedeur Sanders, wouldn’t Daboll be there in person? The fact that he’s skipping suggests one of two things: either they’re playing the long game and want to keep other teams guessing, or they’re not as sold on Sanders as the media thinks. Meanwhile, the Saints (at 9), Steelers (at20), and Rams (at 26) are all reportedly lurking per Mel Kiper’s mock draft, waiting to see if Shedeur slides. The Giants passing at No. 3 doesn’t mean he won’t be a first-rounder, but it does put a dent in the idea that he’s a lock for New York.
Mel Kiper’s out here shouting from the rooftops that Shedeur can be a top-10 quarterback in the league. The accuracy, the poise, the ability to win from the pocket—it’s all there. But the Giants? They’re playing chess, and we won’t know their true intentions until draft night. If they take him at No. 3, it means they’re all-in on Shedeur as the future face of the franchise. If they pass? Well, let’s just say Shedeur’s draft night might get a little uncomfortable.
Either way, the kid’s gonna hear his name called early. The only question is—who’s calling?
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