Some scouts don’t have Shedeur Sanders graded as ‘anything close’ to NFL first-rounder: insider

Posted by Admin January 4, 2025 NFL

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Shedeur Sanders could become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but not every pro scout shares the same level of confidence.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero revealed Friday that some scouts aren’t even projecting Sanders as a first-round selection following his senior year at Colorado, despite some mock drafts listing him as a top pick.

“Shedeur Sanders, for a variety of reasons, is going to be a fascinating overall evaluation,” Pelissero noted on Friday’s episode of the “The Rich Eisen Show.”

“I’ve already talked to people within the league who don’t have anything close to a first-round grade on the guy.”

Shedeur Sanders (2) is expected to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but not everyone agrees on his value, per an NFL Network insider. AP

Pelissero noted that while projections have had Sanders as a top pick, those prognostications should be met with some hesitancy — and even skepticism.

“The idea that he’s just going to walk in and going to be the No. 1 pick, that’s probably pushing it. … If I were guessing who comes off the board first, I’d say Shedeur is not the first Colorado player off the board as it stands today.”

Pelissero elaborated further, pointing to Travis Hunter, who won the Heisman Trophy for his proficiency at both wide receiver and cornerback.

“Travis Hunter may be a generational type of player,” Pelissero added. “Somebody may well fall in love with Shedeur Sanders and he could go No. 1 overall. I would just say, in my conversations, there is healthy skepticism among people in the league that, when it comes to the end of the process, and they get to that last week of April, somebody is going to jump out there and use a really high pick on making him a franchise QB.”

Shedeur Sanders (2) attempts a pass as Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) attempts to make a tackle during the third quarter at Alamodome. — Shedeur Sanders (2) attempts a pass as Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) attempts to make a tackle during the third quarter at Alamodome on Dec. 28, 2024. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Despite Sanders’ impressive performances throughout his college career, concerns about his ability to translate his skills to the NFL remain a point of debate.

Sanders and Miami’s Cam Ward are expected to be in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in April’s draft.

The son of Deion Sanders concluded his senior season last weekend, with Colorado falling to BYU in the Alamo Bowl.

Sanders, who finished eighth in Heisman voting, completed an FBS-best 74 percent of his passes for 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns this season.

He had an uneven bowl game, though, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 36-14 loss.