No quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class has been talked about more than Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders. The combination of his father's pedigree and his high level play is why he generates the attention he does.

Shedeur Sanders dazzled during his time at Colorado, earning a reputation as one of the top quarterbacks in the country. With a stellar senior season that

Shedeur Sanders has been raised to play football and is the prized pro athlete among Deion Sanders' three sons. Born during his father's three-year retirement from the NFL, Sanders has been under the tutelage of his Pro Football Hall of Fame father since his Pop Warner days.

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Sanders is considered one of the top players in the upcoming NFL draft, with some early projections suggesting he could be selected as high as No. 1. However, his stock has recently taken a hit. In the latest mock draft by Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling, Sanders is projected to be picked No. 21 by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

There was once a time that NFL Draft experts were mocking Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders in the top six. Now, he's projected to go much later in the first round, with one expert placing him with an AFC playoff contender.