NFL teams criticized for overlooking Shedeur Sanders, son of former football star Deion Sanders, as prospective draft pick by President Trump
In an unexpected turn of events, Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, was snubbed by NFL teams during the 2025 Draft, much to the astonishment of President Donald Trump. A fierce advocate for Sanders' potential, Trump took to Truth Social to express his disbelief, penning, "What the hell is wrong with NFL owners? They're freaking morons! Deion was a baller in college and the pros too. He's a shrewd coach with a damn smart brain! Shedeur, his phenomenal offspring, has inherited the champion genes, primed for stardom. Bunch of idiots not snatching him up immediately!"
The first round of the draft saw two quarterbacks pulling the major leagues' strings - Cam Ward of Miami being scooped by the Titans as the top pick, and Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss joining the Giants. Meanwhile, only one QB made it to the second round, Louisville's Tyler Shough getting nabbed by the Saints at 40th overall. The third round saw the Seahawks pinching Alabama's Jalen Milroe 90th overall, followed by Oregon's Dillon Gabriel joining the Browns shortly after.
Sanders, with his incredible 74% completion rate, led the country in passes last season, guiding the Buffaloes to a 9-4 record. He slung the ball for 4,134 yards, tossing 37 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions. Trump himself has a rich football history, owning the New Jersey Generals in the USFL back in the 80s.
It seems the football gods have different plans for Sanders this year. We'll have to wait and see if he can shine and justify Trump's faith in him. Ironically enough, Sanders was selected in the 2025 NFL Draft by none other than his father's former rival, the Cleveland Browns, with the No. 144 pick.
[1] NFL Analysts' opinions: Sanders' mobility and ball-holding tendencies might have been a concern for NFL teams.
[2] Shedeur Sanders drafted by Cleveland Browns, 2025 NFL Draft.
[3] High-profile prospects who ended up slipping out of the first round due to various factors.
[4] NFL teams prioritized other positions during the draft, causing Sanders to slide down the pick order.
[1] Despite Shedeur Sanders' impressive passing stats, some NFL analysts speculated that his mobility and ball-holding tendencies might have been a cause for concern.
[2] In a shocking turn of events, Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft, 144th overall.
[3] Shedeur Sanders' drafting by the Browns marks him as one of the high-profile prospects who ended up slipping out of the first round due to various factors.
[4] It's possible that NFL teams prioritized other positions during the draft, causing Shedeur Sanders to slide down the pick order, despite his potential.
[5] President Donald Trump, a well-known football enthusiast, criticized NFL owners for not selecting Shedeur Sanders in the first round, stating that they were foolish for overlooking the young quarterback's talent.
[6] Trump has a history in sports, having owned the New Jersey Generals in the USFL back in the 1980s.
[7] Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss and Cam Ward of Miami were the only quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with Dart joining the Giants and Ward going to the Titans.
[8] Louisville's Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe from Alabama, and Dillon Gabriel of Oregon were selected in the second and third rounds, respectively.
