2025 Rookie Profile: Shedeur Sanders (QB) Colorado
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Resume
Shedeur Sanders enters the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the most high-profile quarterback prospects, shaped by a standout collegiate career and a football lineage tied to his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Born on February 7, 2002, in Tyler, Texas, Shedeur starred at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill, Texas, where he was a four-star recruit.
Initially committed to Florida Atlantic, he flipped to Jackson State to play under his father, who became head coach in 2020. At Jackson State (2021-2022), Sanders dominated FCS competition, earning the Jerry Rice Award (2021) as the top FCS freshman and the Deacon Jones Trophy (2022) as the best HBCU player.
When Deion Sanders took the Colorado head coaching job in 2023, Shedeur followed, elevating the Buffaloes’ program over two seasons. In 2024, he won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, cementing his status as a top-tier prospect.
College Stats
Sanders’ collegiate production reflects his consistency and efficiency across four years at Jackson State (FCS) and Colorado (FBS). In total, he had 50 games to accumulate impressive numbers.
Passing Yards: 14,919
Passing Touchdowns: 134
Interceptions: 27
Completion Percentage: 70.1%
Rushing Yards: 756
Rushing Touchdowns: 13
Notable Season Highlights
2021 (Jackson State): 3,231 yards, 30 TDs, 8 INTs, 65.9% completion rate
2022 (Jackson State): 3,732 yards, 40 TDs, 6 INTs, 70.8% completion rate
2023 (Colorado): 3,230 yards, 27 TDs, 3 INTs, 69.3% completion rate
2024 (Colorado): 4,134 yards, 37 TDs, 8 INTs, 74.0% completion rate (FBS-leading)
Sanders set Colorado single-season records in 2024 for passing yards (4,134), passing touchdowns (37), and completion percentage (74.0%), showcasing his growth against Power Five competition.
Measurables
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Sanders measured slightly below initial projections, but his frame remains adequate for the quarterback position.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215 pounds
Hand Size: 9 3/8 inches
40-Yard Dash: 4.68 seconds (projected based on scouting reports)
While not an elite athlete, Sanders possesses sufficient mobility and a quick-twitch release, complemented by a sturdy build that allows him to withstand pocket pressure.
NFL Fits
Sanders projects as a rhythm-and-timing passer best suited for a system that maximizes his accuracy and field vision while providing solid protection. Sanders’ ideal landing spot emphasizes quick reads and a clean pocket, allowing him to operate methodically while minimizing his tendency to hold the ball too long.
Cleveland Browns (1.02): No franchise has bumbled the quarterback position quite like the Browns. Seemingly always looking for the next franchise signal-caller, Sanders could thrive in Kevin Stefanski’s play-action scheme, leveraging his precision and decision-making.
New York Giants (1.03): With James Winston and Russell Wilson signed as bridge QBs, Sanders could develop behind a veteran in a timing-based offense under Brian Daboll.
Pittsburgh Steelers (1.21): If Sanders slides past the Saints at 1.09, he could tumble well into the teens or lower. The Steelers are still awaiting word on Aaron Rodgers, but they would undoubtedly be interested in Sanders with or without Rodgers. Seattle (1.18) could also take a stab in this range.
NFL Comparison
Sanders shares similarities with Geno Smith. Particularly in their pocket-passing prowess and ability to elevate their game later in their college careers. Like Smith, Sanders boasts a smooth release, above-average arm strength, and pinpoint accuracy on short-to-intermediate throws. Both exhibit toughness in muddy pockets, though Sanders must improve his pocket presence to avoid sacks—a flaw Smith mitigated in the NFL.
While Sanders lacks Smith’s top-end athleticism, his football IQ and poise mirror Smith’s resurgence as a reliable starter. With proper coaching, Sanders could follow a similar trajectory, offering a high floor as a dependable QB with franchise potential.
Shedeur Sanders enters the NFL with a polished resume, gaudy stats, and a skill set that screams “safe bet” at quarterback. His ability to process defenses, deliver accurate throws, and handle pressure—honed under his father’s tutelage and Tom Brady’s mentorship—makes him a compelling Day 1 prospect, likely bound for an early first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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