The 2025 NFL Draft is considered weak for quarterbacks compared to this year, when six were taken in the top-12. Among the top names projected to be an early-round pick next year is Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, son of coach and NFL legend Deion Sanders.
Having achieved great success at Jackson State before transferring to Colorado, Shedeur became a surprise Heisman Trophy candidate after his outstanding performances against TCU, Nebraska, and Colorado State. The Buffaloes were 3-0 and Sanders was a major reason why... and then reality set in, and Colorado finished 4-8. In a pass-heavy scheme with a sub-standard offensive line, Sanders absorbed heavy punishment and, suffice to say, that Heisman chatter died down.