As the 2024 NFL Draft comes to a close, speculation about the top prospects for the 2025 draft begins to surface. One name that is being heavily discussed is Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL star and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.
Sanders, who plays quarterback for Colorado, has been hailed as one of the top prospects for the upcoming draft. In fact, he was even considered QB1 by some evaluators if he had opted to enter the 2024 draft. Despite his impressive performance in recent years, Sanders’ career has not been without its ups and downs.
In the 2023 season, Sanders led Colorado to a strong start, winning their first three games before struggling in their final eight. Despite averaging an impressive 30.8 points per game on offense, the team’s defense struggled and they were unable to keep up in the second half of the season. However, Sanders had more success at Jackson State before transferring to Colorado, where he put himself in a strong position for the 2025 draft. If he had entered the 2024 draft, NFL evaluators believe he would have been a first-round pick.
While Sanders may not have surpassed Caleb Williams as the top quarterback in the 2024 draft class, his talent and impressive numbers at Jackson State and Colorado have solidified his status as a top prospect for next year’s draft. Whether or not he will be able to live up to his father’s legacy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – Shedeur Sanders will be a force to be reckoned with on and off the field in years to come.
