Deion Sanders, a Dallas Cowboys icon, has indicated that he will influence the NFL Draft landing spots for his son, Shedeur Sanders, potentially the 2025 QB1, and Travis Hunter in 2025. He mentioned that there are 'certain cities' he does not want them drafted by, suggesting a strategic approach to their professional football careers, akin to 'pulling an Eli'. This move echoes historical instances where top prospects, with the aid of influential figures, have maneuvered to avoid certain teams. Shedeur Sanders, currently a quarterback at Colorado, has been vocal about his ambitions, stating he aims to be the first quarterback off the board in the 2025 Draft and asserting he is 'better than Dak Prescott'. His comments have sparked discussions about his potential, comparisons with other prospects, and his critique of Texas high school football, despite his own Texas roots. The situation has drawn various opinions, with some supporting the Sanders' stance on player empowerment, while others question the veracity of Shedeur's claims about overcoming adversity and the quality of Texas high school football.
Deion Sanders warns Colorado stars will avoid certain teams in 2025 NFL Draft https://t.co/Z3LyVvO3vF https://t.co/HNYBh5fNoV
Actually kind of a crazy stat: 5 of the 10 FBS conference champions in 2023 were quarterbacked by a Class of 2021 Texas high school quarterback (Big 12, SEC, AAC, CUSA, MWC). Plus Shedeur Sanders, Kyron Drones, Behren Morton and Garrett Nussmeier. Pretty crazy class.
NEW: Shedeur Sanders questioned the success of athletes who played 6A ball in Texas. Two QBs in the CFP, a Doak Walker winner and many more prove they aren’t hard to find https://t.co/NaR0zWpXNx
Shedeur Sanders claimed players from big Texas high schools aren't excelling and that he's always had to battle "against the odds." Neither one of these things is true. WATCH: https://t.co/CFlRId4HC2 https://t.co/owbItucW98
Oh, Shedeur Sanders thinks there are no good CFB QBs that played 6A ball in Texas? Well, Deion thinks not recruiting off-campus somehow benefits Colorado. https://t.co/JAvoTGP7Ml
Deion Sanders tells which state produces the best football players @mworthofgame https://t.co/YcSSF0AOcZ
It was smart for Deion Sanders to make it clear now that, come next year, Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will have a short wish-list of teams. Here's why: https://t.co/GhRI3BLZ8S
Deion Sanders issues warning about 2025 NFL draft: `It's gonna be an Eli' https://t.co/An03XGitkU
Shedeur Sanders discusses the adversity he's overcome going to a private school that didn't have the resources of a big public school. https://t.co/AK3coqOJzm
If Deion and Shedeur Sanders are serious about "pulling an Eli," I think they can do it, and maybe they should. But I don't think it's about player empowerment. https://t.co/MZPoEtehsp
Only Texas QB ahead of him in his class was Quinn Ewers https://t.co/0GCLi8krV5
Shedeur Sanders Continues Weird Attempt To Prove He's Been Through A Lot Of Adversity While Taking A Bizarre Shot At 6A Texas HS Football (Which Was Immediately Proven Wrong) https://t.co/tYS4zjNKC2 https://t.co/OCNjztBhDj
"Caleb Williams is a much better prospect than Shedeur Sanders... They are not close." — @ColinCowherd https://t.co/uEA5sL3TpR
I mean ... notable 6A Texas HS football players from Sanders' 2021 class: Quinn Ewers, Texas Kaidon Salter, Liberty Jalen Milroe, Alabama Shemar Turner, A&M Not everyone finds success. But there's a reason recruiters put such a value on high-level high school football in Texas. https://t.co/UYOEWSlIaf
Deion Sanders Claims Colorado Star Players — Including His Son — Refuse to Play for Certain NFL Teams https://t.co/GXc7E3H6Yr
Half of the college football playoff was quarterbacked by Texas 6A QBs… This makes me like Shedeur more. Elite athletes often have the ability to lie to themselves for motivation. He is showing it here. https://t.co/7sEmeJb7Im
Shedeur Sanders on why he didn't declare for the 2024 NFL Draft: “I’m trying to be the first quarterback off the board. That’s really what it is. I respect Caleb (Williams). I respect how he plays. He’s a great player. But, overall, there’s just different tiers of… https://t.co/HT6EYvLH6o
I don't really have a huge problem with anything Deion said as long as his son is comfortable with it. the part I'm interested in will be is if Shedeur ends up being a prospect worthy of this conversation by spring of next year. https://t.co/GdHCe55WeV
Shadeur played his high school ball in Texas, but wasn’t recruited like the QBs ranked ahead of him. He has every right to talk his shit right now. https://t.co/n4S8xnIY7w
“Shedeur Sanders right now is better than Dak Prescott.” — @RealSkipBayless https://t.co/ycbfKbMaP3
#Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders taking a shot at 6A Texas High School Football players wasn't something I expected. #txhsfb https://t.co/N0hGmWcKoU
It happened in 1983. It happened in 2004. It apparently will happen again in 2025. A top prospect, or two, will push back against the draft -- with help from Deion Sanders. https://t.co/E2OWnlRi6v
#DallasCowboys Icon Deion Sanders To Block QB Shedeur NFL Draft Landing Spot https://t.co/4T7uxwH6un
Deion Sanders says there are ‘certain cities’ he doesn’t want drafting his son Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter in 2025. https://t.co/L0cQP5gnnS
Shedeur Sanders: 2025 QB1?🤔 https://t.co/aQUuOCy3fj