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Shedeur Sanders Mock Draft Tracker- Where Will the Star QB Land?

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has had an incredible season. Yet, he’s been overshadowed by teammate and Heisman winner, Travis Hunter. In a showing of sportsmanship and team camaraderie, Sanders even campaigned for Hunter to win the Heisman even though Sanders himself should have been in the conversation. But now Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are both preparing for the NFL draft, and both are expected to be top 10 picks. Coach Deion Sanders has already said that he plans to work behind the scenes to make sure his son lands in a good situation in the NFL, so things could get interesting. Here are some of the current draft projections by analysts around the country.

Shedeur Sanders NFL Mock Drafts by Source

CBSProspect ranking: 10

Team: Las Vegas Raiders (via trade from JAX)

Position: 3

Analyst: Ryan Wilson

Analysis: N/A

 

Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Position: 8

Analyst: Chris Trapasso

Analysis: N/A

 

Team: New York Giants

Position: 4

Analyst: Josh Edwards

Analysis: “Quarterbacks are always pushed higher in the draft order, but neither Ward nor Shedeur Sanders is a prospect who has to be taken in the top-5 overall. In this scenario, the Titans went a different route because they were not enamored with their options. New York still gets Sanders, but a few picks later.”

 

Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Position: 1

Analyst: Mike Renner

Analysis: N/A

New York Giants
Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) attempts to avoid a sack during the 3rd quarter game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

 

Tankathon– Prospect Ranking: 3

Team: Cleveland Browns

Position: 1

Analyst: Tankathon

Analysis: N/A

 

Yahoo! Sports– Prospect Ranking: N/A

Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Position: 6

Analyst: Nate Tice and Charles McDonald

Analysis: “Another team with a dire quarterback situation, the Raiders opt to take Sanders to shore up that position for them. They can’t walk into another season with Aidan O’Connell as their best option, even though he’s a good backup option to have moving forward.”

 

Pro Football Network– Prospect Ranking: N/A

Team: New York Giants

Position: 1

Analyst: Dalton Miller

Analysis: “Young quarterbacks’ successes and failures often have far more to do with their environment than their own talent. We’ve seen this play out so frequently over the years that it’s become nauseating.

The pressure to play young QBs early in their careers is astronomical. And there certainly is something to be said about gaining that live experience.

However, untenable situations have ruined or stunted many quarterbacks over the years. Look at Bryce YoungTrevor LawrenceJustin FieldsSam Darnold, and several others who stepped into an active volcano and got burnt.

The New York Giants’ situation isn’t so bad, depending on how one feels about Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. They finally have some semblance of weaponry on the outside, their offensive line isn’t a complete disaster when healthy, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. has some juice out of the backfield.

Shedeur Sanders is the most accurate passer in the class by a fair margin. While he certainly tends to hold the ball to let plays develop in the intermediate areas of the field, he’s also shown more than enough ability to operate the quick game while also having the chutzpah to push the ball downfield, which has been sorely lacking in New York during the Daniel Jones era..

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) attempts a pass as Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) attempts to make a tackle
Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) attempts a pass as Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) attempts to make a tackle during the third quarter at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

 

Average position: 4

Most picked team: Las Vegas Raiders

Also read: Buffaloes’ Shedeur Sanders Leaks NFL Team With Cleat Design

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