Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was not selected in the first round of the NFL draft despite being a polarizing prospect. Many mock drafts predicted he would go to the Pittsburgh Steelers at number 21, but they chose Oregon’s Derrick Harmon instead. Only one quarterback, Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, was taken in the first round after the first overall pick, Cam Ward. Sanders, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, had a successful senior campaign at Colorado, but scouts and coaches have raised concerns about his attitude and decision-making on and off the field. Despite criticism of his arm strength and decision-making, Sanders has been praised for his accuracy. He has faced backlash for his perceived arrogance and entitlement, with some labeling him as not very good. Sanders, however, remains unfazed by the negativity and chaotic nature of his draft experience, saying that it only adds to the story of his journey. While he was not chosen in the first round, Sanders is determined to prove himself in the NFL and is ready to embrace the challenges ahead.
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