Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders didn't hear his name called during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and this came as a surprise to many, including the QB himself.
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Shedeur Sanders was not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft pic.twitter.com/8Xk4DGeNm5
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 25, 2025
Sanders made all the preparations to celebrate being selected by an NFL team, as he even unveiled a custom pre-draft room, which unfortunately was never used.
Shedeur Sanders had a whole custom-made draft room for tonight…
It was put to no use after falling out of the first round ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
— Kicks (@kicks) April 25, 2025
Thursday afternoon, he also tweeted out: "I'm built for whatever today may bring."
In December, Shedeur Sanders was -200 to be the first overall pick.
Earlier today, Shedeur Sanders was -2500 to be selected in the first round.
He will have to wait until tomorrow to hear his name called. pic.twitter.com/xM3PcQVGIY
— Covers (@Covers) April 25, 2025
To note, many draft experts believed Shedeur would at least be taken No. 21 by the Pittsburgh Steelers (who don't have a true QB1), but they ultimately decided to go with DT Derrick Harmon out of Oregon.
Shedeur Sanders really got the Lamar Jackson treatment. pic.twitter.com/Bff4HR7hLa
— Sportskeeda Pro Football (@SKProFootball) April 25, 2025
Then, with the No. 25 pick, QB Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) was selected by the New York Giants.
Shedeur Sanders slipping from #2 and then watching the Giants trade up at #25 to take Jaxson Dart pic.twitter.com/Jn8XDBNLf6
— Knicks Memes (@KnicksMemes) April 25, 2025
What about tomorrow https://t.co/qYC5K7Ye6h
— The Football Grump (@football_grump) April 24, 2025
While things didn't pan out as expected, considering Shedeur was formerly projected as a potential No. 1 overall draft pick (at the end of his 2024 season), he took it on the chin, noting this was all just going to be "fuel to the fire."
"We all didn't expect this of course."
Shedeur on not getting drafted in the first round.
He says this is all "fuel to the fire" 🔥
(via @DeionSanders) pic.twitter.com/oe5M08jbtR
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 25, 2025
Certainly, Sanders has proven himself with his play on the field, as he threw for 7,364 total yards and 64 TD's/12 INT's to go with an all-time record-breaking pass completion percentage (71.8%) during his past two seasons in Colorado.
SHEDEUR SANDERS. MOST ACCURATE QB IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HISTORY.
NOT DRAFTED FIRST ROUND.
WE ALL KNOW WHY. pic.twitter.com/Scb84Jo49Q— Paper Route Kay (@KayShineSantana) April 25, 2025
Yet, many believe the flashiness he portrays, much like his father Deion "PrimeTime" Sanders, may not fit into certain NFL locker rooms.
This is why Full of himself Shedeur Sanders didnt make first round draft pic.twitter.com/bxzG1Nt8ns
— SKYWALKER (@BannerFLOYDdoge) April 25, 2025
In addition, there were rumors that team meetings with certain organizations did not go over so well, as reports indicated anonymous coaches and GM's referred to the 23-year-old as "too egotistical."
Shedeur Sanders must’ve been in the Pre-Draft Interviews like this pic.twitter.com/zosCoOuJIn
— The Hood Therapist (@OhhMar24) April 25, 2025
Not to mention, the decision to decline throwing at the NFL Combine and not participating in the Senior Bowl, while Coach Prime also insinuated he wouldn't allow the wrong team to draft his son, all may have led to front offices passing up on him in the first round.
.@DeionSanders says he will step in if the wrong team drafts Shedeur. 👀 pic.twitter.com/WK67vSyouY
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) November 12, 2024
Quarterbacks who were drafted after the first round:
Jalen Hurts, RD 2
Drew Brees, RD 2
Russell Wilson, RD 3
Dak Prescott, RD 4
Kirk Cousins, RD 4
Tom Brady, RD 6
Brock Purdy, RD 7Shedeur Sanders will be okay 👌#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ELQgrAUB5i
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 25, 2025
All in all though, Shedeur seemingly won't have to wait long in hearing his name called for Round 2 on Friday, as he could be taken with the No. 33 overall pick by the Cleveland Browns, who haven't found a franchise quarterback since Bernie Kosar.
Shedeur Sanders YOU are a Cleveland Brown 🫵 pic.twitter.com/mF6vbk8Dsj
— PFF Fantasy & Betting (@PFF_Fantasy) April 25, 2025
Yet, this is the same team who already passed up on drafting fellow Colorado superstar Travis Hunter at No. 2 overall (trade with Jacksonville Jaguars), so anything could happen.
Okay seriously, if the Browns pass up on Shedeur Sanders twice tomorrow. I’m officially done with this team pic.twitter.com/fyyzH7tPsQ
— I Got Time Today (@SuburbanPimp) April 25, 2025
Sounds like the only team Shedeur Sanders plays Madden with is the #Browns 😂🔥
via @WellOffMedia1 pic.twitter.com/5d6S0iIk10
— Grant Puskar (@grant_puskar_) February 18, 2025
