2025 NFL Draft: "Just more fuel to the fire" - Shedeur Sanders claps back after getting served reality check in shocking draft day slide out of Round 1

"Just more fuel to the fire" - Shedeur Sanders claps back after getting served reality check in shocking draft day slide out of Round 1

By Prasen

Modified Apr 25, 2025 04:39 GMT

NCAA Football: Colorado NFL Showcase - Source: Imagn — Shedeur Sanders not picked in Round 1 of 2025 NFL Draft - Source: Imagn

Shedeur Sanders’ 2025 NFL Draft party turned into a reality check when Round 1 came and went without his name being called. He was long projected as a top-10 pick, but the Colorado QB slid completely out of the first round.

The 23-year-old, who spent the night surrounded by his family in Texas, watched Mississippi’s Jaxson Dart leapfrog him as the Giants traded back into the first round at No. 25. Sanders' response to the ordeal was a mix of faith and motivation:

"We all didn't expect this, of course, but I feel like with God, anything is possible, everything's possible. I don't feel that just happened for no reason.

"Of course, fuel to the fire, and under no circumstances we all noticing, this'll happen. We understand we're onto bigger and better things. Tomorrow's the day, we gonna be happy regardless. Legendary."

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Cam Ward was the favorite to go No. 1 overall, but few predicted Sanders would be left hanging. He was long-linked to the Steelers, who passed at No. 21, and no team jumped back into Round 1 to scoop up his services.

Nevertheless, Coach Prime's son will be one of the best prospects heading into Day 2. The Cleveland Browns own picks No. 33 and No. 36, putting them firmly in the mix. If they want Sanders, they will have the first crack.

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Analyst defends Shedeur Sanders over anonymous harsh comments

Just as we approach draft weekend in 2025, Tom Pelissero revealed some harsh words from an anonymous NFL coach after an interview with the Colorado star.

The coach reportedly called the interview one of the worst he had been in, calling out Shedeur's body language and labeling him "entitled." Regarding these remarks, Kyle Brandt expressed his frustration on Wednesday on Good Morning Football.

“Shut up, anonymous coach. I am so triggered by this, Shut up. This is not only anonymous, I think it’s tasteless." Brandt said. "This is the worst one ever? Or maybe, maybe the vibe that you set in the room was critical, and Shedeur picked up on that."

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Shedeur Sanders didn't attend the 2025 NFL Draft Day, which is taking place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from April 24 to 26.

Also Read: "MONUMENTAL MISTAKE" - Skip Bayless calls out Titans for drafting Cam Ward over Shedeur Sanders

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Prasen is an NFL/College Sports analyst at Sportskeeda. A B.Tech/Civil Engineering graduate, he has two years of experience writing content.

For Prasen, providing historical angles relevant to the story is important, as it can give the reader useful information and help them relate it to the present. He thinks this keeps the content unique rather than just a bland reporting of facts. Prasen believes in fact-checking and researching relevant information as per the headline and context. He hates clickbait or misleading the reader.

A fan of the Colorado Buffaloes since Deion Sanders took over as coach, Prasen expects Coach Prime to make the Buffs a national championship contender. Nick Saban is his favorite all-time coach, while Baker Mayfield and Caitlin Clark are his favorite players. Prasen considers Vince Young coming up clutch for the Texas Longhorns in the dying seconds of the 2017 national championship game against the USC Trojans as the most iconic moment of all time.

Per Prasen, College Sports is competitive and garners attention but it is just the beginning, where a student-athlete can show their skills and potential to make it to the big leagues. When he is not researching and writing, Prasen’s hobbies include pursuing higher studies and playing sports.

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