Deion Sanders seemed disappointed over the Saints passing on his son, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
The Colorado coach shook his head when NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell announced Texas tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. as the No. 9 pick by the Saints.
Deion previously listed New Orleans as a potential landing spot for Shedeur, who wasn’t drafted in the first round.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer then pointed his finger and appeared to signal for someone to turn the volume down on the draft and turn the music on at their draft party in Texas.
Shedeur, who was once a potential top-three prospect, was the wild card leading up to the draft.
Some NFL analysts predicted he would go off the board at No. 21 to the quarterback-needy Steelers — who selected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.
Pittsburgh might be waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make decision about his playing future.
Shedeur slid out of the first round as the Giants traded up for Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Shedeur hosted his family and friends at a private draft party in Texas, where he had a custom setup branded with his Legendary logo.
ESPN showed Shedeur multiple times throughout the night as he slipped out of the first round.
Shedeur explained that it was “fuel to the fire” in a speech at the end of the night.
This message from Shedeur Sanders after going undrafted in the 1st round is exactly why he has the resolve, poise and maturity to lead an NFL Franchise. He didn’t hide. He stood tall in the face of adversity and disappointment. This adds to his testimony.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 25, 2025
“We all didn’t expect this, of course,” Sanders said, according to a video posted to social media. “But I feel like, with God, anything is possible. Everything is possible. I don’t feel like this happened for no reason. All this is is, of course, fuel to the fire. We all know this shouldn’t have happened.”
Shedeur was heavily scrutinized leading up to the draft.
Some execs and coaches gave anonymous testimonies about the quarterback acting “brash” and “entitled” during interviews and team visits.
Deion emphasized that his son was under a microscope because of his famous last name.
It’s unclear if Shedeur will host another party for the second round on Friday.
The Browns, who have two early second-round picks, are the favorites to land him now.
The Steelers don’t have a second-round pick, using it to trade for star receiver DK Metcalf this offseason.
Shedeur was the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior last fall, and he threw a school-record 64 touchdown passes over two seasons at Colorado.
The 2025 NFL Draft continues with Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.
