Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft Journey
Introduction to Shedeur Sanders
Colorado quarterback and former Trinity Christian Academy-Cedar Hill star Shedeur Sanders went unselected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday.
“We all didn’t expect this, of course,” Sanders said after the first round on Thursday. “But I feel like with God, anything’s possible. I don’t feel like this happened for no reason. All this is, of course, fuel to the fire…
“We all know this shouldn’t have happened. But we understand, we’re on to bigger and better things. Tomorrow’s the day, we’re gonna be happy regardless.”
Shedeur Sanders response to not getting Drafted in the First Round
“We all didn’t expect this…Just more fuel to the fire”
“Tomorrow is the day, We going to be happy regardless”
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— We Coming (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) April 25, 2025
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Going into Day 2 of the draft, ESPN lists Sanders as the eighth best player still available and the best available quarterback.
Miami’s Cam Ward (No. 1 overall to Tennessee) and Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart (No. 25 to the New York Giants) were the only two quarterbacks taken in the first round.
Sanders’ High School Career
The polarizing quarterback passed for 12,627 yards and 166 touchdowns in high school, leading his team to three consecutive TAPPS state championships. Despite his production, he finished his prep career as a three-star recruit.
Sanders held offers from major programs including Alabama, where Texas coach Steve Sarkisian recruited him, but initially committed to Florida Atlantic. He reversed course when his father, Deion Sanders, became head coach at Jackson State, where Shedeur became the highest-rated signee in school history.
Sanders’ College Career
As a freshman, he led Jackson State to its first SWAC championship since 2007, topping the conference in completions (272) and completion percentage (65.9%). In 2022, he threw for 3,752 yards with 40 touchdowns and just six interceptions.
Sanders followed his father to Colorado in 2023. The 6-1, 212-pound quarterback won 2024 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors and set school records with 64 career touchdowns in two seasons. His FBS-leading 74% completion rate highlighted a 2024 campaign with 4,134 passing yards, 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Colorado recently retired his No. 2 jersey and receiver Travis Hunter’s No. 12, drawing criticism for what some perceived as a quick turnaround.
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Shedeur Sanders?
Shedeur Sanders is a quarterback who played for Colorado and formerly played for Trinity Christian Academy-Cedar Hill.
Q: Why did Shedeur Sanders not get drafted in the first round?
The reasons for Shedeur Sanders not getting drafted in the first round are not explicitly stated, but he is still considered one of the top available players going into Day 2 of the draft.
Q: What are Shedeur Sanders’ career highlights?
Shedeur Sanders has had a successful career, passing for 12,627 yards and 166 touchdowns in high school, and winning 2024 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors in college.
Q: What’s next for Shedeur Sanders?
Shedeur Sanders will continue to be considered by teams in the remaining rounds of the NFL draft, and his future in football will depend on the opportunities he receives.
