Shedeur Sanders of Colorado has become one of the more intriguing quarterbacks heading into this year’s NFL draft with teams like Titans, Browns and Giants showing interest amidst their urgent quarterback needs. But his draft position could be put at risk due to recent concerns regarding his personality and attitude.
Recent buzz within NFL circles suggests some controversy around Sanders. NFL insider Josina Anderson shared insights from an anonymous quarterbacks coach who found Sanders “brash and arrogant” during an interview, contradicting many positive media depictions and opinions at Scouting Combine.
Anderson highlighted a tweet expressing disappointment over the portrayal of Sanders by the anonymous coach, emphasizing the coach’s apparent bias against players who are already famous or financially successful before joining the NFL. Sanders, being the son of NFL legend Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders, fits that profile.
Despite these claims, not everyone holds the same view. Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, for example, praised Sanders for his impressive nature both on and off the field after meeting him at the Scouting Combine.
The Reasons Behind Shedeur Sanders’ Falling Draft Stock
April’s draft is drawing keen interest, especially with Sanders initially considered a top pick. Recent developments have seen him slip down the draft boards, in contrast to his teammate Travis Hunter, whose stock is rising. Draft analysts now speculate Sanders could fall as far down as No. 29 in the first round, a significant drop for a player once seen as the preferred quarterback choice.
This shift could be attributable to various factors beyond just an anonymous coach’s remarks, according to critics of Sanders and NFL coaches alike. His lack of arm strength and mobility may also factor in, while his outspoken nature about changing franchise cultures might also stymy teams from hiring him immediately.
As draft day draws nearer, Sanders continues to draw headlines due to player evaluation complexities and character assessments influencing draft stock. It remains to be seen if these issues will significantly hinder his career prospects or not.