CFB analyst makes honest analysis of Shedeur Sanders' potential Heisman run ahead of Colorado's Big 12 reunion

Analyst Paul Finebaum recently weighed in on Shedeur Sanders' chances of a Heisman run as Colorado gears up for their return to the Big 12.

Finebaum thinks Sanders could have a shot if he can start strong with his new offensive line. Last year, the 22-year-old wasn't in the Heisman race, which was won by LSU's Jayden Daniels. He edged out other top contenders like Michael Penix Jr. from Washington, Oregon's Bo Nix and Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr.

However, Finebaum believes this season could be different for Sanders. He sees momentum as key:

"I think it's about momentum," Finebaum said [h/t Athlon Sports]. "You start off with big numbers. I mean, Shedeur Sanders, could he get around the fact that his father's team is going to be terrible? I don't think so, no."

Despite the team's challenges last season, Sanders shone, throwing for 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns and only three interceptions, with a 69.3% completion rate.

Skip Bayless also expressed optimism on Undisputed, predicting Sanders will lead the Buffaloes to the Big 12 championship. Bayless called Sanders the best quarterback in the conference and possibly the country, forecasting a bright future for him in pro football.

"He is going to be the first pick in the draft,” Bayless said. “I think he's going to be really, really good in pro football. He's as seasoned and experienced a college quarterback as you are going to get."

Will Shedeur Sanders become a legitimate Heisman candidate? Only time will tell, but there's plenty of prediction heading into the new season.

Colorado's Shedeur Sanders is getting a lot of buzz

ESPN's Matt Miller ranks Sanders as the No. 2 quarterback NFL prospect. He had an amazing debut season in Boulder, jumping from Jackson State without missing a beat.

“Man, the jump last year from Jackson State, a lower level of competition, to Colorado," Miller said [h/t Athlon Sports]. "You expected some bumps, some acclimatisation. There was none of that. He came out just throwing missiles from Day 1. It’s the surgical accuracy from Shedeur Sanders.”

While Sanders' offensive line should be stronger this season, the 25.1% pressure-to-sack rate is a bit worrying. If Sanders keeps making those deep throws and occasionally uses his legs to keep the offense moving, he'll be in the conversation for the No. 1 pick.