Anonymous NFL GM pushes back on Shedeur Sanders' "polarizing" stature heading into 2025 NFL Draft

The Athletic's Dianna Russini outlined how an anonymous NFL general manager does not view Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders as "polarizing" in the 2025 NFL draft.

While discussing a variety of topics on the popular 'Scoop City: A show about the NFL' podcast with former NFL QB Chase Daniel, Russini made clear that the unnamed GM thought that Sanders simply had a "bit of a show around him".

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"You used the word polarizing, and I was having a conversation with a general manager this morning actually about that about the word polarizing, and he was pushing back a little bit, he's like 'I wouldn't call him polarizing, I just think there's a bit of a show around him.'" (05:22)

Sanders is one of the most talked-about players in the 2025 NFL draft class. However, he is also one of the most talented quarterbacks available this year.

Sanders is an extremely accurate QB with a big arm, a high football IQ, and decent mobility.

He finished the 2024 season with 4,134 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions, four rushing touchdowns, and an impressive completion percentage of 74.0%.

Sanders was the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner, as well as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and a First-team All-Big 12.

Shedeur Sanders 2025 NFL Draft Projection

Sanders is widely expected to be selected within the first 10 picks of the 2025 NFL draft, with the majority of mock drafts currently having him ranked within the top three.

In ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, Sanders was selected No. 9 by the New Orleans Saints. With receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, as well as running back Alvin Kamara on the roster, the Saints possess a good situation for Sanders to enter should he be selected by the franchise later this April.

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