Shedeur Sanders Faces Racial Bias in NFL Draft

Shedeur Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback and son of Deion Sanders, is experiencing a decline in his NFL draft stock, reportedly due to perceptions of his attitude and the level of competition he faced in college. Some analysts, including ESPN's Ryan Clark, argue that criticism of Sanders may be racially biased, attributing negative coverage to his skin color and demeanor. Urban Meyer, a former college coach, disagrees with the criticism based on competition, highlighting Sanders' athleticism and resilience despite a struggling offensive line. Despite character critiques from the NFL Combine and broader discussions on racial biases in quarterback evaluations, Sanders had an impressive college season with over 4,000 passing yards and 37 touchdowns. The ongoing debate centers on whether these issues will significantly impact his draft position as analysts and fans await the 2025 NFL Draft.