Shedeur Sanders Remains Optimistic Amid Falling In The NFL Draft; But, The NFL Has A Problem

"Another day, another opportunity to get a chance to player the game I love."

Shedeur Sanders at 2022 SWAC Championship Game | Credit: Kyle Anthony Mosley, HBCU Legends

Likely, the best college quarterback in the 2025 National Football League Draft has been used as an example for the league's decision-makers. Blacklisting Shedeur Sanders has many an element to analyze. First, we must understand how and why NFL owners, general managers, and coaches focus on selecting a player.

Draft selections have significant financial value for NFL franchises. A first-round, second-round, and even a third-round choice at quarterback could be perceived as a possible "franchise quarterback" in today's league.

Another day another opportunity to get a chance to play the game I love. Thank you GOD (Ahead of Day 3)

Shedeur Sanders

We've witnessed Russell Wilson's ascension from a third-round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft to the starting signal-caller after outperforming Seattle's prized free-agent signing, Matt Flynn, in preseason action. The following season, Wilson led the Seahawks to defeat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, 43-8, in Super Bowl XLVIII.

The significance wasn't just Wilson was a better quarterback while Seattle had more invested in Flynn; he also had the overall demeanor of a franchise quarterback.

Even if should view the top HBCU quarterbacks selected by professional football teams in prior drafts, James "Shack" Harris, Eldridge Dickey, Doug Williams, and Steve McNair were the best selections, but also safe selections as men who could become the "Face of the Franchise."

Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) passes the ball at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images | Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

Shedeur Sanders's entire collegiate career is noteworthy. He has outperformed Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel - but for the ownerships and their stewards, that's not the issue with Sanders.

Thank you GOD for EVERYTHING

Shedeur Sanders

The debate over whether the players chosen ahead of Sanders are "better fits" for the position remains ongoing. The real question is about the perception that Sanders would bring the flamboyance and distractions associated with his father's legacy, which is not true today. It wasn't the case at Jackson State and Colorado, so why are owners, general managers, and coaches afraid?

Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders is Comedy 😂

“This the devil”

🎥 : @DeionSandersJr pic.twitter.com/XIepCcngsU

— We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) April 26, 2025

Cowardice at the highest levels of the National Football League is a real issue. If you are a coach or in a leadership position and are unwilling to draft a talented player due to bias or negative commentary, you shouldn't be in that role. This profession is not for the faint of heart.

Will Shedeur Sanders completely fall out of the 2025 NFL Draft? I doubt it. Nonetheless, the conspiracy theories suggesting collusion and a deliberate attempt to "send a message" to Sanders have encountered some resistance.

The decision now lies with the 32 team executives on Day 3 of the draft. While it might be too late to make the right choice, it's never too late to make the smart one. Draft Shedeur Sanders.

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