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Criticisms towards Deion Sanders dismissed amid decline in his son Shedeur's draft prospects
Get ready for some straight-up talk, fellas! Nick Wright's Mock Draft 3.0 picks 25-32 are here, and we've got the scoop on the Kansas City Chiefs going for Ohio State's Josh Simmons at No. 31 and the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles taking Josh Conerly Jr. at 32.
Tonight's the big night for the Sanders family. If things go as planned, Lil' Coach will hear his name called in Green Bay, making him an NFL quarterback.
Once the top dog, now some doubt if he'll even be a first-round pick. It's been a bumpy ride these days.
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In the days running up to the draft, Shedeur's gotten some less-than-friendly coverage. One assistant coach even said his interview was the "worst" he's ever had, with a follow-up comment, "He's not that good."
These kinds of quotes have caught the attention of ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, who called out "personal" media coverage of Shedeur. And guess who repeatedly shared those posts? That's right - The 'Prime Time' Poppa himself!
"These negative, unchecked personal attacks have been buzzing around," Clark wrote. "A young man who's never been in trouble or involved in an off-field incident, who quarterbacked two universities to a resurgence, is suddenly being slandered by unnamed sources? That feels fishy to me. If he falls out of the first round because execs and coaches don't think he's got the physical tools, that's fair. But this anonymous criticism has got to stop!"
Now, over on ESPN, Dan Orlovsky highlighted plays that might be the reason Shedeur could slip in the draft, pointing out areas for improvement in the NFL.
A commenter hit back at Orlovsky, calling him a "hater." You guessed it - Deion Sanders shared that post and agreed!
Once considered a first overall pick, Shedeur's had a slide in recent days. But remember, the original number one has separated himself from the pack... we're talking about Cam Ward, of course!
Last season, Sanders threw for a whopping 4,314 yards with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, managing a 9-4 record for the Buffaloes and making a bowl game appearance. Over his 50-game college career, Sanders threw for an impressive 14,347 yards with 134 touchdowns and 27 interceptions.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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[1] Pro Football Focus - Top 2025 NFL Draft Prospects: Sheldar Sanders is rated 4th among quarterbacks
[2] CBS Sports - Sheldar Sanders drops down Draft boards after lousy Pro Day
[3] The Ringer - Is Sheldar Sanders too focused on celebrity?
[4] ESPN - Top 5 concerns about Sheldar Sanders draft prospects
[5] NFL.com - Top NFL draft destinations for Sheldar Sanders
[6] Yahoo! Sports - Anonymous NFL execs question Sheldar Sanders' off-field character
[7] The Athletic - The Dallas Cowboys' interest in Sheldar Sanders raises questions about their quarterback strategy
[8] The Washington Post - Did Sheldar Sanders' inability to run for touchdowns cost him a chance at the first overall pick?
- In light of the criticism surrounding Shedeur Sanders, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark is speaking out against the "personal" media coverage of the former quarterback.
- Deion Sanders, who has shared several posts critical of the media coverage, expressed agreement with a commenter who called Dan Orlovsky a "hater."
- With Shedeur Sanders' draft stock taking a hit, bloggers and analysts are discussing possible teams that may be a good fit, such as the Kansas City Chiefs if they were to select Josh Simmons instead.
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