Shedeur Sanders was once in the running for the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Now he’s clinging to first-round relevance. His numbers at Colorado were solid: 4,134 passing yards, a 74% completion rate, and a 9-4 season—the school’s best since 2016. But scouts are split. Some place him in the top 10. Others wouldn’t take him until the second round. The New Orleans Saints are currently the most likely destination.
Shedeur Sanders draft stock drops as Saints become favorites to pick him
Everything changed on April 11. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed that Derek Carr’s shoulder injury could keep him out for the entire 2025 season. That left the New Orleans Saints with Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler. Not enough. They went from +300 to -130 favorites on DraftKings to draft Shedeur Sanders. No team’s odds shifted harder.
Even Deion Sanders joined the conversation. When ESPN analyst Louis Riddick tweeted, “That 9th pick gonna be all kinds of interesting,” Deion dropped the 👀 emoji. No need for subtlety.
The New Orleans Saints have done their homework. They’ve shown interest in quarterbacks like Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, Quinn Ewers, and Tyler Shough. But Shedeur Sanders has something the others don’t. Hype. Family name. Controversy.
The Saints hold the No. 9 pick. It’s a slot that could easily be used on Shedeur Sanders if no trade comes in.
Cleveland Browns no longer likely to take Shedeur Sanders after adding Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett
Early mock drafts had the Cleveland Browns taking Shedeur Sanders at No. 2. That scenario is dead. General manager Andrew Berry traded for Kenny Pickett on March 12. On April 10, the Browns brought back veteran Joe Flacco. That’s a full room.
Cleveland still plans to draft a young quarterback, but it will be a project. They own the 33rd overall pick, first in Round 2. They don’t need someone who can start now. They need someone who can sit, study, and wait.
That makes Shedeur Sanders an odd fit. He has said flat out: “If you ain't trying to change the franchise or the culture, don't get me.”
This isn't a player who wants to be groomed behind veterans.
Multiple quarterbacks are expected to go in the first three rounds. Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart, Dillon Gabriel, Will Howard, Leonard Riley, Tyler Shough, Kurtis Rourke, and Quinn Ewers are all floating around that early-mid range.
Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders’ stock keeps falling. Yahoo! Sports reported that some teams felt Sanders “didn’t care” during interviews. That’s not a throwaway critique. That’s character concern.
On the Pat McAfee Show, a mechanical flaw was called out: “Shedeur pats the ball right before it leaves his hand.” At the college level, you can get away with that. At the pro level, that’s a turnover waiting to happen.
Even Michael Strahan weighed in. On 7PM in Brooklyn, he said: “I know he's brash. He's cocky, arrogant, he has that... He’s gonna have to display at some point some humility.”
Strahan didn’t trash him. He just made it clear. This isn’t Jackson State. This isn’t Colorado. This is the NFL.
Shedeur Sanders still believes he’s the best quarterback in the draft. He said: “I’ve done it at two locations already... year after year after year… so obviously, it’s got to be some type of external hate… because I know I proved myself on the field.”
He’s not wrong. But confidence only gets you so far.
Vegas odds currently show a scattered picture. Giants at +250. Saints at +400. Steelers +700. Jets +1000. Colts trail at +2000.
And if the Saints pass at No. 9, and the Pittsburgh Steelers wait until #21 or beyond, there’s a chance Sanders drops out of the first round entirely.
He’s still one of the most watched names heading into April 24. But the hype has turned into hesitation.
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Shedeur Sanders draft stock drops as Saints become favorites to pick him
Derek Carr may be out for the season with a shoulder injury. The New Orleans Saints should Draft Shedeur Sanders. Give him Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, Shaheed, Kamara, an improved O-Line and a veteran defense that is ready to win. The Saints need a spark. Shedeur is that spark. pic.twitter.com/I21o7uMzsj
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 11, 2025
Everything changed on April 11. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed that Derek Carr’s shoulder injury could keep him out for the entire 2025 season. That left the New Orleans Saints with Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler. Not enough. They went from +300 to -130 favorites on DraftKings to draft Shedeur Sanders. No team’s odds shifted harder.
Even Deion Sanders joined the conversation. When ESPN analyst Louis Riddick tweeted, “That 9th pick gonna be all kinds of interesting,” Deion dropped the 👀 emoji. No need for subtlety.
The New Orleans Saints have done their homework. They’ve shown interest in quarterbacks like Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, Quinn Ewers, and Tyler Shough. But Shedeur Sanders has something the others don’t. Hype. Family name. Controversy.
The Saints hold the No. 9 pick. It’s a slot that could easily be used on Shedeur Sanders if no trade comes in.
Cleveland Browns no longer likely to take Shedeur Sanders after adding Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett
when Shedeur Sanders wins a Super Bowl for the Saints and shows his watch. 🔥🔥🔥⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ @Saints pic.twitter.com/N6CJgTBJ9A
— Nader Mirfiq (@Nader723) April 12, 2025
Early mock drafts had the Cleveland Browns taking Shedeur Sanders at No. 2. That scenario is dead. General manager Andrew Berry traded for Kenny Pickett on March 12. On April 10, the Browns brought back veteran Joe Flacco. That’s a full room.
Cleveland still plans to draft a young quarterback, but it will be a project. They own the 33rd overall pick, first in Round 2. They don’t need someone who can start now. They need someone who can sit, study, and wait.
That makes Shedeur Sanders an odd fit. He has said flat out: “If you ain't trying to change the franchise or the culture, don't get me.”
This isn't a player who wants to be groomed behind veterans.
Multiple quarterbacks are expected to go in the first three rounds. Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart, Dillon Gabriel, Will Howard, Leonard Riley, Tyler Shough, Kurtis Rourke, and Quinn Ewers are all floating around that early-mid range.
Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders’ stock keeps falling. Yahoo! Sports reported that some teams felt Sanders “didn’t care” during interviews. That’s not a throwaway critique. That’s character concern.
On the Pat McAfee Show, a mechanical flaw was called out: “Shedeur pats the ball right before it leaves his hand.” At the college level, you can get away with that. At the pro level, that’s a turnover waiting to happen.
Even Michael Strahan weighed in. On 7PM in Brooklyn, he said: “I know he's brash. He's cocky, arrogant, he has that... He’s gonna have to display at some point some humility.”
Strahan didn’t trash him. He just made it clear. This isn’t Jackson State. This isn’t Colorado. This is the NFL.
Shedeur Sanders still believes he’s the best quarterback in the draft. He said: “I’ve done it at two locations already... year after year after year… so obviously, it’s got to be some type of external hate… because I know I proved myself on the field.”
He’s not wrong. But confidence only gets you so far.
Vegas odds currently show a scattered picture. Giants at +250. Saints at +400. Steelers +700. Jets +1000. Colts trail at +2000.
And if the Saints pass at No. 9, and the Pittsburgh Steelers wait until #21 or beyond, there’s a chance Sanders drops out of the first round entirely.
He’s still one of the most watched names heading into April 24. But the hype has turned into hesitation.
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