Nobody’s been trending harder than Shedeur Sanders since the college football season wrapped up. Feels like every day, a new headline pops up with his name in bold. But here’s the kicker—the former Colorado QB went from being a top-5 draft lock to now barely clinging to a first-round spot. And nah, it ain’t really about his game. It’s about him. Scouts ain’t questioning the stats; they’re questioning the swag. The NFL insiders? They’re throwing around words like “arrogant.” And the wildest part? His pops, Deion Sanders, ain’t exactly making things easier. Now, his draft stock is free-falling faster than a receiver with butterfingers, and teams are straight-up hesitant. But why?
On March 7, Yahoo’s ‘Inside Coverage’ podcast brought the heat when Charles Robinson dropped a bomb about how scouts and GMs really feel about Shedeur. “What bothers me is he’s a good college quarterback who already carries himself like he’s an elite NFL quarterback. That’s scary because you wonder—he thinks he’s made it already. He hasn’t made it. He is so far from making it and doesn’t seem (at least in their eyes) to understand that it certainly impacts how they perceive him as a potential leader.” Boom—that’s where the problem starts.
NFL teams love confidence, but they hate entitlement. Shedeur got that QB1 energy before he’s even stepped onto an NFL field, and for some front offices, that’s a red flag waving louder than a coach calling an unnecessary timeout. NFL insiders see a young QB acting like he’s already stamped his ticket to Canton, and that’s got them shook. Ain’t gonna lie, low-key fair.
Look, don’t let this agenda fool you all. Shedeur ain’t no 2nd rounder; his film’s pretty legit. His play speaks for itself—Man set the FBS record for career completion percentage—the scouts are low-key side-eyeing his lack of elite physical traits. He ain’t got that Josh Allen cannon or Justin Herbert’s freaky athleticism. He wins with accuracy, decision-making, and a smooth pocket presence. But in a league obsessed with arm strength and off-script magic, that ain’t always enough to keep your draft stock from sliding, and some GMs and scouts are low-key concerned about the college football to NFL transition.
Now, every kid got a ride-or-die supporter, but when your dad is Deion Sanders, that ride gets hella loud. And let’s just say, Deion has been talking real spicy about where Shedeur should land. “It’s a couple of teams I won’t allow him to play for,” saying stuff like that ain’t going to help the case. Now hold up—allow? That’s when GMs probably started sweating. The last thing an NFL franchise wants is a draft pick who’s already got conditions before he even signs a contract.
We’ve seen this before—it’s a classic! Eli Manning in 2004? His camp made it crystal clear—he wasn’t touching the Chargers with a ten-foot pole. Fast forward two decades, and now we’ve got Deion pulling similar strings. Difference is, Eli had a quiet power play. Coach Prime? He’s broadcasting it like it’s a halftime speech. And that’s got teams wondering: Is the Sanders family’s media savvy part of the package deal when drafting Shedeur?
Let’s talk numbers, ‘cause they don’t lie. Back in January, Vegas had Shedeur at -350 odds to be a top-10 pick. Now? He’s at a shocking -1500. In The Athletic’s latest mock draft, Dane Brugler ranked him 21st—not even sniffing the top 5. And Lance Zierlein from NFL.com got him going 29th, with the Browns potentially trading up to snag him. That’s a huge drop.
The QB was supposed to be a No. 1 contender, and now he’s out here hoping a team doesn’t let him slide into Day 2. But Coach Prime ain’t letting all this hate slide like that; Deion Sanders had enough and finally broke his silence on Shedeur Sanders’ free fall (Draft Stock).
Deion Sanders finally breaks silence on Shedeur Sanders’ draft hate
Deion Sanders ain’t one to let people talk crazy about his son without clapping back. On the ‘2Legendary’ podcast, Deion addressed the elephant in the room: “Why are you the only kid they’re hating on?” Shedeur’s response? “Cause you ‘Prime Time.’” (True) But Deion had a different take: “No, because they want you to slide to their team. It’s a game, but we know the game. We Sanders, baby!”
Translation? They think teams are tanking his stock on purpose—letting the media cook up this arrogance narrative just so they can scoop him up on a discount. Could be facts, could be cap, or could also be that NFL execs just don’t like being told what to do. Either way, the fact remains—Shedeur’s confidence, and his dad’s influence, are shaking up the draft landscape in a way we haven’t seen in a while. Look, this has nothing to do with talents (to some extent). It’s about who Shedeur is, how he moves, and who’s backing him.
At the end of the day, Shedeur Sanders is one of the most polarizing QBs in this draft. The talent is there, the production is undeniable (so far), and his decision-making is elite—he holds the FBS record for career completion percentage (71.8%), after all. But when you mix in questions about his personality, his father’s influence, and his lack of elite physical tools, suddenly his draft fate looks murkier than ever. If he slides, people will say it’s arrogance. If he gets picked high, people will say it’s hype. But NFL execs want to know—can he lead? Can he take hard coaching without throwing shade? Can he be the guy without being the guy before he earns it?
If he slides out of the top 15, it won’t just be because of his game. It’ll be because teams are wary of the full package—the personality, the brand, the noise. But if he lands in the right spot? Somewhere with structure, where he ain’t the biggest name in the room? Man, he could end up proving every last one of them wrong or right!
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