Shedeur Sanders Gains Momentum for 2025 NFL Draft

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has expressed his preference for Miami quarterback Cam Ward over Colorado's Shedeur Sanders in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, citing Ward's impressive statistics and experience. Both quarterbacks are expected to be top picks, with recent mock drafts placing Ward at No. 1 to the New York Giants and Sanders at No. 6 to the Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, Deion Sanders, Shedeur's father and head coach at Colorado, has not obstructed any potential connections between his son and the Cleveland Browns, who hold the No. 2 overall pick. Browns general manager Andrew Berry has dismissed concerns regarding Deion's influence on the draft process, indicating that the team is open to selecting Shedeur. The Browns are actively looking for a franchise quarterback following a disappointing season, and both Ward and Sanders are strong candidates for the role. The Sanders family has stated they will not interfere with Shedeur's draft decisions, focusing instead on supporting his career path.