Shedeur Sanders Won’t Throw at Combine, Will Focus on Interviews

Shedeur Sanders is going to let his film do the talking.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The upcoming NFL combine will give coaches, scouts and fans of teams across the league the chance to get a better glimpse of many of the best players in college football who are expected to be taken near the top of the draft.

One player that won’t be taking part in the festivities? Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Sanders will be in attendance in Indianapolis during the combine in order to meet with teams, but does not plan on throwing. At least, that’s what it feels like he’s saying after decoding this tweet.

#Colorado QB and potential top pick Shedeur Sanders plans to focus on his interviews with teams at the NFL Scouting Combine, helping them continue to learn him as a person.

He’ll allow his four years of film to speak loudly, then throw at his Pro Day with four draftable CU WRs. pic.twitter.com/Ai1Ul6I4lV

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 23, 2025

Sanders’s decision continues a trend we’ve seen in recent years of top quarterback prospects keeping their throws to their pro days rather than take part in the combine.

While it’s disappointing that fans won’t be able to see how Sanders would stack up against the rest of the QB class in the 40-yard dash, three-cone drill, and other exercises, it hardly comes as a surprise.

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