“Drumming up the market”: CFB analyst conspires about Deion Sanders’ impact on Shedeur Sanders’ potential landing spot

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Shedeur Sanders is set to discover his NFL team and position in the 2025 NFL draft. Media discussions have once again focused on the influence of his father, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, in shaping his future.

According to former NFL player Chris Canty, Shedeur is going to be the fourth pick in the draft, attributing this largely to the influence of his father.

"By saying that he is willing to play anywhere, I think Deion is drumming up the market and trying to get a team to move into that #4 slot."

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Throughout the season, Shedeur was in the conversation to be the top pick in the NFL draft, competing primarily against fellow quarterback Cam Ward.

However, in recent weeks, Ward has become the best available quarterback and is likely to be either a top pick or at least in the top three. The rise of Ward and the signings of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston by the New York Giants (which has essentially put them out of the quarterback market) means that Shedeur's draft stock has taken a minor setback.

Canty thinks that the No. 4 pick is the best-case scenario for Sanders. Currently held by the New England Patriots, the team is unlikely to select a QB after drafting Drake Maye in 2024.

However, Coach Prime's recent comments about Shedeur's willingness to play anywhere seem to be an attempt to entice teams to trade up for his son. This contrasts with his earlier statements, where he expressed reluctance for Shedeur to join certain teams.

Shedeur Sanders' stock has fallen in recent mock draft

This week's developments, especially the Giants' picking up of Russell Wilson, have significantly impacted Shedeur Sanders' position in the latest mock draft from CBS Sports.

On Saturday, college football analyst Kyle Stackpole gave his latest mock draft, projecting Sanders as the 26th pick in the first round. This means that he will be picked by the Los Angeles Rams, where he would likely serve as a backup to veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.

This would give him some time to learn from a veteran quarterback and adjust to the NFL without his father's guidance. In a season or two, he could be the new starting quarterback of the Rams when Stafford retires.

However, this scenario may not appeal to the Sanders family, as they are likely expecting Shedeur to play immediately.

About the author

Ben Tredinnick is a journalist who covers college football and college basketball at Sportskeeda who is currently studying for a masters in Data Science. His degree in Psychology has helped him gain an in-depth understanding of the minds of coaches.

Ben has been involved in sports writing since 2022 and covered the NFL previously. His strengths include providing in-depth profiles of athletes and coaches, with a particular focus on development, and looking at which teams could be in the hunt for today's college stars.

Ben enjoys following college sports more than the NBA or NFL because there is more variation in terms of playstyles. The tournaments are often more competitive than the major leagues, and due to the constant turnover of players, there are rarely any "superteams" in college sports.

He prioritizes research, looks at multiple sources and publications to make sure he gets the full picture of the story before writing. He tries not to write from a one-sided perspective to allow the reader to be able to make their mind up on their own.

A Texas Longhorns fan, as well as a massive New York Giants fan, some of his favorite college players of all time are Arch Manning, Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush.

When he is not working, Ben enjoys watching films (especially Godzilla) and spending time with his cat.

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