DO YOU FEEL BAD FOR SHEDEUR SANDERS….Sanders was not selected in the first round.

DO YOU FEEL BAD FOR SHEDEUR SANDERS….Sanders was not selected in the first round.

 

 

In one of the most talked-about storylines of the 2025 NFL Draft, quarterback Shedeur Sanders — son of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders — was not selected in the first round, leaving fans and analysts shocked and wondering: should we feel bad for Shedeur?

 

 

 

Coming into the draft, Sanders was widely projected as a potential first-round pick, with many placing him in the late-first to early-second round range. With a strong arm, impressive poise in the pocket, and elite football IQ, Sanders made a name for himself over two standout seasons at Colorado. Under the guidance of his father, he transformed from a transfer QB into one of college football’s most talked-about talents.

 

 

 

However, despite his resume and pedigree, 32 picks came and went on Day 1 of the draft — and Shedeur Sanders’ name was not among them.

 

 

 

Reactions have been mixed. Some see this as a harsh reminder of how unpredictable the NFL Draft can be. Others point to concerns that may have influenced teams: offensive line struggles at Colorado that led to Sanders taking a high number of sacks, questions about his mobility under pressure, and skepticism about his transition to a pro-style offense after playing in a largely spread-based system in college.

 

 

 

Still, many feel that Sanders’ fall is less about talent and more about circumstance. The 2025 draft class featured a deep group of quarterbacks, with several teams choosing to address defensive or offensive line needs early. A run on edge rushers and cornerbacks mid-round left fewer teams in position to take a QB late in the first. Timing and team needs, more than anything else, may have worked against Sanders.

 

 

 

On social media, the reaction has been swift and supportive. “Don’t sleep on Shedeur. Whoever gets him tomorrow is getting a steal,” tweeted NFL legend Robert Griffin III. Even Deion Sanders, always vocal and protective of his sons, kept things positive. “God’s plan. First round or not, He don’t miss,” Coach Prime posted minutes after the first round concluded.

 

 

 

To his credit, Shedeur Sanders appeared composed and unfazed. In a brief interview following the round, he said, “This journey isn’t about which round you go in — it’s about what you do when you get there. I’ve been counted out before. Nothing new. I’ll be ready.”

 

 

 

That confidence and maturity are exactly what NFL teams crave in a leader, and it’s hard to imagine Sanders slipping far in the second round. Some insiders report that several quarterback-needy teams — including the Raiders, Seahawks, and Saints — are eyeing him early on Day 2.

 

 

 

So, do we feel bad for Shedeur Sanders? Maybe. Missing out on the first round stings for any top prospect. But in the grand scheme, Shedeur’s story is still being written. If anything, this could add fuel to a fire that makes him even more dangerous when he finally steps onto an NFL field.