Following months of meetings, showcases and other tells, three teams have emerged as definitive frontrunners to select former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback She

However, the bottom line is that Sanders is a fine player that could be successful in the NFL. While his physical traits are average and pocket management is a work in progress, Sanders is poised, tough, and accurate, as evidenced by leading the FBS with a 74% completion rate in 2024.

The NFL pre-draft process will almost always throw a curveball at some point. During the lead-up to the 2025 draft, for example, Colorado's Shedeur Sanders has been constantly considered QB2 behind Miami's Cam Ward. It would seem, however, that this isn't a universal evaluation.