Deion Sanders’ NFL-bound son, Shedeur Sanders, has been under the spotlight throughout his career at Colorado and is now more than ever the topic of conversation ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
While many analysts like Joel Klatt predict Shedeur will go as high as the No. 1 overall pick, others question his capabilities and credit his last name for the hype.
The Colorado quarterback recently decided not to throw at his NFL Combine appearance, which drew different reactions from the fans.
NFL Fans React to Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Combine Decision
NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news on Feb. 23, revealing that the Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will not be throwing at the 2025 NFL Combine and will focus on his interviews with different teams at the event, helping them get to know him as a person.
#Colorado QB and potential top pick Shedeur Sanders plans to focus on his interviews with teams at the NFL Scouting Combine, helping them continue to learn him as a person.
He’ll allow his four years of film to speak loudly, then throw at his Pro Day with four draftable CU WRs. pic.twitter.com/Ai1Ul6I4lV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 23, 2025
Rapoport shared that Sanders has decided his four years of film will do the talking and will throw at Colorado’s Pro Day alongside the Buffaloes’ wide receivers, who are NFL prospects as well.
Reacting to this news, one fan wrote, “Shedeur Sanders doesn’t need to throw at the NFL Combine—he has nothing to gain and more to lose by doing so. There’s no way his agent would give a thumbs up if there was a risk of hurting his draft stock. For him, the interviews are what really matter.”
“I’m not a fan of his game but QBs who are expected to be drafted in the top 10 shouldn’t throw if they don’t want to. If he’s content going in the top 10, and doesn’t care about possibly being picked over Ward or not- then don’t throw. Good for him,” another fan added.
I’m not a fan of his game but QBs who are expected to be drafted in the top 10 shouldn’t throw if they don’t want to. If he’s content going in the top 10, and doesn’t care about possibly being picked over Ward or not- then don’t throw.
Good for him.
— Joey Sangwich (@JoeySangwich_) February 23, 2025
“He’s just an a*****e like his dad. What’s there to know more of? He’s just likes drawing attention to himself. He knows his arm is sh*t.” another user argued.
“If his last name wasn’t Sanders, he would be a 2nd or 3rd round. Probably will be 2nd now due to this decision.” another fan commented.
However, not everyone was so dismissive.
“Sounds like he wants teams to know him beyond what his last name is known as and for,” one user said.
“GOOD LET HIM FALL TO THE GIANTS!” exclaimed another.
GOOD LET HIM FALL TO THE GIANTS! pic.twitter.com/nVERw2dz9N
— NygDom😈🚀 (@NygDom9) February 23, 2025
The 2025 NFL Draft is set to take place in Green Bay, Wisc., from April 24 to 26.