NFL insider drops surprising insight on Shedeur Sanders concerns as Colorado QB's draft stock continues to tank
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is one of the top signal callers in this year's draft alongside Miami's Cam Ward. Both are expected to go in the top 10 and could be two of the first picks in the NFL draft.
However, leading up to the draft, NFL insider Josina Anderson reported that teams are viewing Sanders as "arrogant" and "brash" after meetings.
ESPN reporter Todd McShay double-downed on Anderson's comments, revealing that he heard from two teams that Sanders didn't care about them in the interview process.
Another NFL insider, Jordan Schultz, said he hasn't heard any truth to the rumors of teams viewing Sanders as brash and arrogant leading up to the draft. He joined Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby's podcast, "The Rush with Maxx," and spoke about what he's heard about Sanders.
"He's the most accurate quarterback in the class," Schultz said. "If you want a 20-yard handoff, he can do it, and in terms of being able to play right away, he has played a lot of football. He's played pro-level football, in terms of the type of offense he's run. People were like, 'we wish we could have seen him throw', for sure, it would have been nice to see him throw.
"The same with Cam [Ward], they have the opportunity at the Pro Day. But in terms of the person, and I know that's been the report, the attack on his character, I think I read that people were saying Shedeur Sanders didn't really care what kind of impression he made on certain teams. I haven't heard any of that."
As with every draft, mixed opinions about top prospects will stir headlines. There have been suggestions that a team or two could deliberately try to hurt Sanders' draft stock in hopes that he falls to them.
Shedeur Sanders could be drafted No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL draft
Despite the rumors about Shedeur Sanders' attitude and approach during the NFL draft process, there's a strong chance he will be selected No. 1 overall.
According to ESPN.com, the Tennessee Titans, who are picking No. 1 overall, like both Sanders and Cam Ward.
The New York Giants have reportedly been aggressively trying to trade up for the first pick, intending to draft either Ward or Sanders.
There's still over a month and a half until the NFL draft, and more rumors will likely surface until then.