Why did Titans cancel private workout with Shedeur Sanders before 2025 NFL draft? Reasons for Tennessee's decision explained
Shedeur Sanders is one of the top two quarterback prospects in the 2025 draft, and a recent development may have given a strong hint as to where he will land.
On Saturday, Tennessee Titans staff writer Jim Wyatt reported that the organization was cancelling a planned private workout with the former Colorado Buffaloes after seeing a "very impressive" workout at his alma mater's pro day yesterday.
According to him, along with four years of game film that they had compiled both on and off the field, was enough for them to assess:
For at least two persons, the development can mean only one thing: Sanders will be anywhere other than Nashville once the draft is done. First was former NFL quarterback and current FS1 co-host Chase Daniel, who promptly "declared" Cam Ward the future No. 1 overall pick:
Meanwhile, The Ringer's Todd McShay predicted a battle between him and Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3 for the New York Giants:
Browns HC Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry praise Shedeur Sanders after Colorado pro day
Between the Titans and Giants sit the Cleveland Browns at second overall. So unless they nab either Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter beforehand, then Shedeur Sanders could still be in play for them.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski likes Sanders' potential within the franchise, highlighting his "very impressive" accuracy, arm strength, and "good" ball placement that the prospect showed during Colorado's pro day:
"I think they did a nice job with the script and what they asked him to do. He wasn't just sitting back there and making throws... I thought he put the ball again on a rope, on a couple of those throws, which is good to see."
His mobility - the ability to "move well" and "run away from people", in Stefanski's words - also garnered praise:
“He’s scored touchdowns down (near the goal line) where he can use his movement skills. I know there are some guys in the draft that really have that ability to break the pocket and hurt you with their legs.”
Meanwhile, general manager Andrew Berry thought Shedeur Sanders "did a really nice job" during his workout:
"He can access every area of the field. He's very accurate, throws with good touch. He has good pace."
The 2025 draft will be held from April 24 to 26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.