Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been generating quite the chatter, not just on the field, but also with his iconic watch-flex celebration.
'Nightcap' host, Shannon Sharpe and Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson couldn't control their excitement when the Colorado Buffaloes took on the Stanford Cardinal in a Week 7 matchup.
The 3X Super Bowl champ along with Ocho was ready to do the 'Shedeur', the watch flex celebration of Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders. He has been flexing his $70K watch in front of rival fans or after a touchdown like he did against USC in the second quarter.
Former tight end Shannon Sharpe, expressed his excitement, noting how the ‘Shedeur’ has made its way to the NFL.
"Shedeur started it by putting up his wrist. Then you saw Rick Ross do it, DJ C, Bree Hall, Garrett Wilson, Devonte Adams."
Ocho was equally impressed by the Colorado Buffaloes QB. He highlighted Shedeur's ability to innovate and make the celebration uniquely his own. He drew parallels to past trends like the gritty dance.
“Every time something different always comes around and it catches on. At one point it was gritty you know. Everybody was doing the gritty,” said Chad Johnson.
Ocho appreciated Shedeur’s performance on the field.
"I like what he's doing," he said. "The fact that not only is he doing it but he's playing well behind it right. So it's okay. It's validating what he's doing. Obviously some people are going to be upset about it. Some people are always going to find something wrong with everything no matter what but as long as he continues to play the way he's playing I like it, I love it."
The quarterback's style has not only become a symbol of his success but also a conversation starter among sports enthusiasts.
Shedeur Sanders watch - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
In a Week 2 face-off against Nebraska, Shedeur Sanders made a bold pre-game move that stole the spotlight. Tension was escalating as the Cornhuskers crowded CU's midfield Buffalo logo.
Shedeur Sanders keeping his calm, opted for a unique response. Rather than engaging in a verbal war, he lifted his wrist. This revealed a watch that demanded attention.
This wasn't any average timepiece. It was a customized stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500. The watch was studded with dazzling 30 carats of VVS diamonds. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak owned by the Buffs QB is crafted by Saki Mihalakos from Saki Diamonds in Jacksonville.
The watch holds an estimated value of around $70,000. It far surpasses the retail price of $27,800 for the base Royal Oak. Now, this watch has become more than an accessory and is a part of the iconic celebration that is trending in the sports circle.
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