NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders stays confident has drop hits final day
Shedeur Sanders, once considered a top-five overall selection in the NFL Draft, saw his hopes dashed as he slipped down the draft board. Despite being a highly touted quarterback prospect, Sanders found himself overshadowed by other quarterbacks like Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel, who were all selected ahead of him in the first three rounds of the draft.
This unexpected fall from grace was a shock to Sanders, who had been projected as a potential number one pick earlier in the offseason. As the draft unfolded, Sanders experienced the disappointment of dropping out of the first round and even becoming the target of a prank call, which added insult to injury. However, Sanders maintained his faith and gratitude, expressing thanks to God for everything.
Reports emerged earlier in the week suggesting that some teams were starting to sour on Sanders, with one coach describing his meeting with the quarterback as the “worst,” criticizing him as “entitled” and “not that good.” These criticisms may have influenced teams to pass on Sanders in the draft, leaving his future uncertain as the later rounds approached.
As the draft continued, Shough was selected 40th overall by the New Orleans Saints, followed by Milroe going 92nd to the Seattle Seahawks, and Gabriel being picked by the Cleveland Browns. With over 150 picks remaining in the later rounds, Sanders’s fate remained up in the air, with teams like the Tennessee Titans kicking off the fourth round.
Despite the setbacks, Sanders remained hopeful for a chance to prove himself on the field. With the Raiders holding the sixth pick of the fourth round, Sanders’s future in the NFL remained uncertain. Only time would tell where he would ultimately land and whether he would have the opportunity to showcase his talents at the professional level.
As the draft continued, the excitement and anticipation of the later rounds kept fans on the edge of their seats. With so much talent still available, the fate of players like Sanders hung in the balance, waiting for their chance to shine in the NFL. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as the draft unfolds and new stars emerge in the league.
