Shedeur Sanders might be one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his path to becoming a top pick is far from locked in. With just days before the draft, talk around Sanders keeps shifting — fueled by hype, skepticism and last-minute evaluations. Despite the buzz that followed his arrival at Colorado and the stats that came with it, NFL teams seem split on how well his game will translate to the pros.
Behind closed doors, front offices are scrambling to finalize their draft boards, and few teams are under more pressure than the New York Giants. Sitting at No. 3 overall, the Giants are facing a franchise-altering decision — and all eyes are on their renewed interest in Sanders. From multiple in-person meetings to surprise appearances at his showcase, the evaluation process has been anything but simple. As draft day nears, the question isn’t just whether the Giants like Sanders enough to take him. It’s whether the building can even agree on what kind of quarterback he is.
Mike Tannenbaum Thinks Shedeur Sanders’ Private Workout in New York Is a Sign of Disagreement
NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Giants are meeting with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders for a final private workout in Boulder, Colo. That could be a good sign for fans hoping the team takes a quarterback. But former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum doesn’t see it that way, replying to Schefter’s tweet:
“When this happens so late in the process, either there’s a big disagreement in their building on their evaluation or they’re reacting to new information.”
When this happens so late in the process either there’s a big disagreement in their building on their evaluation or their reacting to new information https://t.co/qOyHLD0xvr
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) April 15, 2025
Tannenbaum knows the pressure of drafting a quarterback high in New York. He was the GM who picked USC quarterback Mark Sanchez fifth overall in 2009. Sanchez’s failure to pan out eventually cost Tannenbaum his job.
The Giants have already met with Sanders several times. Head coach Brian Daboll spent a good amount of time speaking with him at the East-West Shrine Bowl, and they also got another chance to connect at the NFL scouting combine.
At Colorado’s showcase on April 4, a large group from the Giants showed up to watch Sanders throw to fellow top prospect Travis Hunter. Daboll wasn’t originally expected to attend but changed his plans at the last minute and joined general manager Joe Schoen and 13 other team members to watch the session.
It looks like the Giants are still seriously considering him. They want one last look and have scheduled a private April 15 workout with the Heisman nominee.
Sanders also met with the Pittsburgh Steelers last week and has a meeting lined up with the Las Vegas Raiders this week.
Sanders Not Viewed as ‘First-Round Talent’ by Scouts
Sanders must hope this final workout with the Giants is enough to convince them to take him at No. 3; if not, he could be waiting longer than expected to hear his name called.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, some scouts don’t see Sanders as a first-round talent. Breer said several insiders pointed to his lack of athleticism and questioned whether his style of play will work in the NFL. Some even said they preferred Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart over Sanders.
Dart put up strong numbers with the Rebels, working under Lane Kiffin — one of college football’s most creative offensive minds. Meanwhile, Sanders was tasked with leading a Colorado program that was the worst in the FBS when he transferred there with his father, head coach Deion Sanders.