With the 2024 NFL Draft now behind us, attention has shifted to the highly anticipated class of 2025. In an early mock draft from CBS Sports NFL Draft expert Ryan Wilson, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL star and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, is projected as the top pick. Sanders is widely considered a potential top selection for the 2025 class, with some experts even suggesting that he would have been a top choice had he entered the 2024 draft.
Despite a strong start to the season in 2023, Sanders’ Buffaloes struggled towards the end of the year, losing seven of their final eight games. The offense led by Sanders averaged a solid 30.8 points per game, but the defense gave up 38 points per game. Prior to joining Colorado with his father, Sanders had more success at Jackson State. Despite not entering the 2024 draft, he was highly regarded by NFL evaluators and considered a first-round pick if he had gone through the process.
While it is unlikely that Sanders would have surpassed Caleb Williams as the top quarterback in the 2024 class, he has demonstrated his talent on the field. In his time at Jackson State and Colorado, Sanders showcased his impressive passing ability, completing a high percentage of his throws with a good touchdown to interception ratio. Along with highly-touted Travis Hunter, Sanders joined his father at Colorado where he continued to impress with his skills at the Power 5 level.