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A Tough Night for Shedeur
Sometimes the NFL Draft is full of surprises — and sometimes, it’s full of brutal reality checks. Shedeur Sanders, the Colorado star quarterback and son of Deion Sanders, learned that the hard way Friday night. As Round 3 wrapped up, Sanders remained without an NFL team, watching as five quarterbacks were called before his name ever even came close to the mic.
While fans waited for that “finally” moment, Shedeur stayed quiet — until he dropped one simple but telling tweet:
“Thank you GOD for EVERYTHING.”
No panic. No frustration. Just gratitude. That’s tough to pull off when your dreams are being delayed on national television.
Quarterbacks Flying Off the Board… Just Not Sanders
Let’s run it down: Cam Ward went first overall, Jaxson Dart landed with the Giants at No. 25, and then Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel all found homes through Rounds 2 and 3.
And while Sanders waited, the Browns took Gabriel — a pick that even the most skeptical draft analysts didn’t quite see coming. Most believed Sanders, for all his polarizing traits, would at least get the call before Gabriel. But the Browns had other ideas, and Sanders’ unexpected free fall continued.
The Giants’ Big Miss
The Giants — who were rumored to be eyeing Sanders hard before the draft — had two chances in the first round to snag him. Instead, they picked edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3, then traded up nine spots (giving away two third-rounders!) to grab Jaxson Dart at No. 25.
Twice they passed on Sanders. Twice they made it clear he wasn’t their guy.
If Sanders felt that sting, you wouldn’t know it from his tweet. Faith and patience seem to be his playbook right now.
What’s Next for Shedeur?
Rounds 4–7 kick off Saturday, and the question now feels heavier:
Could Shedeur Sanders actually go completely undrafted?
At this point, it’s hard to rule anything out. A draft that started with promise has turned into an all-out gamble for Sanders. But if there’s one thing we know about Deion’s son, it’s that he’s not the type to back down from a challenge.
Maybe the story isn’t about when he gets drafted — but how he responds when he finally gets his shot.