Shedeur Sanders knows how to create a buzz, doesn't he? The Colorado star quarterback had people talking Friday after he dropped a not-so-subtle hint on social media that screamed NFL Draft aspirations. Sanders posted a video of himself cruising past Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the Raiders, with a simple caption: "legendary." Yeah, that got everyone's attention.
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Let's break it down. The Raiders? They don't exactly have their long-term quarterback situation figured out. With a likely top-three pick in next year's draft, the connection isn't hard to see.
Sanders has had a monster year at Colorado, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards, 35 touchdowns, and just eight picks. He's poised to be one of the first quarterbacks off the board in 2025. If you're Vegas, why not dream a little?
Shedeur Sanders isn’t even hiding the fact he wants to be a #Raider 👀
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 6, 2024
Of course, there's a wrinkle—his dad, Deion Sanders, might have other ideas. Coach Prime has hinted he'd like to see Shedeur land in a better situation.
Can't blame him. Nobody wants their kid to walk into a dumpster fire, and let's face it, the Raiders haven't exactly been a model of stability. But unless Deion can pull some serious strings, the path to a "better fit" isn't exactly clear.
Here's the thing: the Raiders are in desperate need of a franchise QB. Shedeur Sanders has the arm, the poise, and the swagger to be that guy. Whether he's ready to embrace the silver and black—or if it's even in the cards—remains to be seen. One thing's for sure, though: Shedeur isn't just a top prospect. He's a showman, and moments like this remind everyone he's ready for the big stage. Buckle up, NFL fans. The Sanders hype train is only gaining steam.
