Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted after third round

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a first-round NFL Draft pick, remains undrafted heading into the fourth round despite his impressive collegiate statistics and high profile as the son of Deion Sanders. Multiple teams with quarterback needs passed on Sanders, opting instead for less-heralded prospects such as Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel. Analysts and observers have cited concerns about Sanders' arm strength, the high number of sacks he endured in college, and questions about his adaptability outside his father's coaching influence. Some speculate that Sanders' celebrity status and confidence may have affected team perceptions during interviews. Notably, prominent figures including President Donald Trump and NFL coach Sean Payton publicly expressed surprise and disappointment at Sanders' fall, with Payton predicting Sanders would succeed in the league. The ongoing draft saga has sparked broader discussion about how off-field factors influence NFL teams' draft decisions.