Deion Sanders and his son, Shedeur Sanders, have sparked controversy by suggesting that Shedeur may only play for specific NFL teams in the 2025 draft. Shedeur's comments questioning the success of Texas 6A high school football players have been met with criticism and refutation. The potential draft strategy draws comparisons to past NFL players like Eli Manning and John Elway who successfully navigated team selection. Various reactions from analysts and former players highlight the evolving landscape of player empowerment in sports.
Deion Sanders says Shedeur Sanders & Travis Hunter won’t play for some NFL teams | No. 1 CFB Show https://t.co/yMrHLKygUv
.@Realrclark25 has "zero problems" with Deion Sanders taking the reins on Shedeur and Travis Hunter's draft. https://t.co/OeQxFG1SoX
Deion Sanders suggests Colorado stars could pull an Eli Manning in 2025 draft: 'I want the right fit' https://t.co/H8iLuJ83TT
Coach Prime could sway Shedeur & Travis Hunter’s draft fate and BIG NEWS about Ohio State & Michigan https://t.co/D5AvReQFy8
—John Elway refused to play for the Colts. He ended up in Denver. Won two Super Bowls. —Eli Manning refused to play for the Chargers. He ended up with the Giants. Won two Super Bowls. —Neither QB needed the money. Both were highly sought. —Shedeur Sanders fits the criteria.
Deion Sanders: Certain cities ‘ain’t gonna happen’ when it comes to Shedeur’s NFL future https://t.co/MkMD1yG9ks
Deion Sanders warns Colorado stars will avoid certain teams in 2025 NFL Draft https://t.co/Z3LyVvO3vF https://t.co/HNYBh5fNoV
RG3 responds to Deion Sanders saying Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will only play for certain #NFL teams: “The power shift is coming, so everyone needs to buckle up. This is the player empowerment age and you're seeing it coming to the NFL.” https://t.co/O0Ir41Ylic
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
.@89JonesNTAF reacts to Coach Prime's comments on Shedeur & Travis Hunter. https://t.co/umdRMfJUWW
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
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
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
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
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
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