As the 2025 NFL Draft is almost here, a rising storm of skepticism surrounds Shedeur Sanders , the quarterback once heralded as a top-three pick. Just days before the event in Green Bay, the narrative around the Colorado standout and son of Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders has taken a dramatic turn, with criticism mounting from all corners of the league.
Shedeur Sanders faces harsh draft scrutiny amid polarizing NFL projections
Despite reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers and a few other teams have expressed interest, Shedeur’s draft process has been anything but smooth. In recent weeks, a wave of brutally honest assessments from NFL insiders has cast a shadow over his immediate future in the league.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared a particularly jarring collection of quotes that have raised eyebrows across the scouting community. One assistant coach didn’t hold back, stating: "The worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life. He's so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. ... But the biggest thing is, he's not that good." That statement alone paints a picture of a player whose talent is being overshadowed by concerns about maturity and leadership.
Another red flag came from an AFC executive who highlighted Shedeur’s apparent inflexibility during team interviews: "It didn't go great in our interview. He wants to dictate what he's going to do and what's best for him. He makes you feel small." Such remarks hint at deeper issues that could affect his locker room presence—an intangible yet vital aspect of a quarterback's role.
Adding to the scrutiny, a general manager remarked that Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart had far more impressive game tape. This view was echoed by an NFC GM who recalled liking Sanders a year prior but noted a steep drop-off: "They did change coordinators. It just felt different. It felt less athletic, less arm talent -- everything felt less." That sentiment encapsulates a broader disappointment with Sanders’ 2024 performance.
The harshest blow, perhaps, came from an NFC quarterbacks coach quoted by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated: "This guy—if his last name was Breer—and he was coming out of Minnesota, he'd be a sixth-round pick. He doesn't play with good feet, he's late on stuff, he has an average arm. His accuracy is O.K., but he has no timing, no anticipation." The coach also called out his underwhelming pro day performance, noting the absence of rhythm and precision expected at the NFL level.
Still, some conflicting reports have cast doubt on just how poorly his interview with the Steelers truly went, suggesting the full story may not be as clear-cut as some believe.
Once projected as a top-tier selection, Sanders may now find himself slipping into the later stages of the first round—possibly even beyond the 20th pick. Yet, in a draft class loaded with potential but thin on proven quarterbacks, his name may still carry weight. The question is: will it be enough to overshadow the growing doubts?
For now, Shedeur Sanders remains one of the most polarizing prospects entering the draft. Whether he becomes a first-round steal or a cautionary tale will be decided not by his last name, but by how he handles the scrutiny and what he delivers on the field.
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Shedeur Sanders faces harsh draft scrutiny amid polarizing NFL projections
Despite reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers and a few other teams have expressed interest, Shedeur’s draft process has been anything but smooth. In recent weeks, a wave of brutally honest assessments from NFL insiders has cast a shadow over his immediate future in the league.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared a particularly jarring collection of quotes that have raised eyebrows across the scouting community. One assistant coach didn’t hold back, stating: "The worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life. He's so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. ... But the biggest thing is, he's not that good." That statement alone paints a picture of a player whose talent is being overshadowed by concerns about maturity and leadership.
🚨NEWS: A #NFL coach says Shedeur Sanders sucks at everything.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) April 23, 2025
“Worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life. So entitled. Takes unnecessary sacks. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates, the biggest thing is, he's not that good”
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Another red flag came from an AFC executive who highlighted Shedeur’s apparent inflexibility during team interviews: "It didn't go great in our interview. He wants to dictate what he's going to do and what's best for him. He makes you feel small." Such remarks hint at deeper issues that could affect his locker room presence—an intangible yet vital aspect of a quarterback's role.
Adding to the scrutiny, a general manager remarked that Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart had far more impressive game tape. This view was echoed by an NFC GM who recalled liking Sanders a year prior but noted a steep drop-off: "They did change coordinators. It just felt different. It felt less athletic, less arm talent -- everything felt less." That sentiment encapsulates a broader disappointment with Sanders’ 2024 performance.
The harshest blow, perhaps, came from an NFC quarterbacks coach quoted by Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated: "This guy—if his last name was Breer—and he was coming out of Minnesota, he'd be a sixth-round pick. He doesn't play with good feet, he's late on stuff, he has an average arm. His accuracy is O.K., but he has no timing, no anticipation." The coach also called out his underwhelming pro day performance, noting the absence of rhythm and precision expected at the NFL level.
Still, some conflicting reports have cast doubt on just how poorly his interview with the Steelers truly went, suggesting the full story may not be as clear-cut as some believe.
Once projected as a top-tier selection, Sanders may now find himself slipping into the later stages of the first round—possibly even beyond the 20th pick. Yet, in a draft class loaded with potential but thin on proven quarterbacks, his name may still carry weight. The question is: will it be enough to overshadow the growing doubts?
For now, Shedeur Sanders remains one of the most polarizing prospects entering the draft. Whether he becomes a first-round steal or a cautionary tale will be decided not by his last name, but by how he handles the scrutiny and what he delivers on the field.
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