“I see Deion Sanders take a page out of Archie Manning’s playbook”: Skip Bayless delivers verdict on Shedeur’s future ahead of 2025 NFL draft

Deion Sanders' sons, Shilo and Shedeur, are set to declare for the 2025 NFL draft. However, veteran sports analyst Skip Bayless believes Coach Prime could play a role in deciding where the two Colorado stars end up in the big league.

During Monday's episode of his YouTube show, Bayless likened Sanders to Archie Manning, who reportedly facilitated his son Eli Manning's trade from the then-San Diego Chargers to the New York Giants in 2004.

"I see Deion taking a page out of Archie's playbook and forcing his son's way out of Nashville and Tennesse and Titans," Bayless said. "I see Shedeur winding up in New York with Malik Nabers, playing for the Giants. Feels like Shedeur was born to play in New York, and Deion wants him to play in NY to become the toast of NY to, as they say, 'Play the palace.'" [Timestamp: 8:15]

"It just feels to me that Deion will finally convince Tennessee, 'No way, no how is my son is playing for you,' and that Tennessee will opt for Cam Ward with the first overall pick."

In the 2004 NFL draft, the Chargers had selected Eli with the No. 1 pick. However, Archie reportedly informed Eli to sit out for the season since he did not want his son to play for the franchise. In just 45 minutes after being picked by San Diego, Eli was traded to the Giants, where he went on to win two Super Bowls with the Big Blue.

On Sunday, during the Titans' clash against the Houston Texans, a section of Tennessee fans had uniquely requested the franchise to draft Shedeur Sanders. Some supporters had worn paper bags on their heads with a cutout of Shedeur on the front.

The Titans have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft and are reportedly eyeing a quarterback in the first round. Apart from Shedeur, Tennessee is reportedly considering Miami signal-caller Cam Ward.

It also remains to be seen whether Deion Sanders will have a say in where his children play in the NFL.

Deion Sanders to stay put at Colorado after Shedeur and Shilo go pro

NCAA Football: Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders - Source: Imagn

Deion Sanders has been in the spotlight amid his fine work at Colorado. Hence, a handful of NFL teams and other top college programs are keeping tabs on his availability.

However, even though Shilo and Shedeur are set to go pro this year, Sanders plans to remain with Colorado.

The Buffs hired Sanders in December 2022 and he signed a five-year, $29.5 million contract. Coach Prime has compiled a 13-12 record across two seasons in Colorado.