No quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft has sparked more buzz than Shedeur Sanders. Whether it’s his iconic watch celebration or his father Deion Sanders preceding him, Sanders has generated endless chatter this draft cycle.
Yet, going into Thursday, it’s still uncertain where Sanders will be drafted. He’s no longer a lock for the top 10, and with the latest rumors, he may even drop out of the first round all together.
Multiple teams have been linked to the Colorado QB, including the Giants, Saints, and Steelers, who seem like the top three teams to land Sanders. Here’s a breakdown of where Sanders could land on draft night, including the latest rumors before Thursday’s draft.
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Are the Giants Serious about Drafting Shedeur Sanders?
Seemingly no team has given more public attention to a prospect than the Giants have to QB Shedeur Sanders. They attended his games in Colorado, interviewed him at the combine, attended his pro day, and brought him in for a private workout.
Are the Giants genuinely interested in Sanders, or is it a chess move? Yahoo reporter Charles Robinson said that Sanders at No. 3 “cannot 100 percent” be ruled out, though EDGE Abdul Carter has become the most likely pick.
Many consider Sanders the clear No. 2 quarterback after Ward, and there aren’t many other immediately quarterback-needy teams.
The Giants signed Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson to fill the need short-term, but do they want to plan for the future and take Sanders?
As of Wednesday night, it looks likely that the Giants will pass on Sanders, which means he’ll either go to the Saints at No. 9, Steelers at No. 21, or a team at the top of the first round (like the Giants) that could trade back up into the first to take Sanders — should the Saints pass on him.
Will a Team move up to Draft Shedeur Sanders?
A couple of teams could be eager to draft a quarterback, but they may need to trade up to do it. The Giants are one of the teams that make the most sense to do just that, as they have consistently been linked to him during draft season.
The Saints — picking ninth — will not have Derek Carr in 2025 due to injury, and his New Orleans tenure has been riddled with injuries. However, reports have surfaced during draft week that the Saints don’t plan to target a QB with their pick, and they reportedly won’t draft Sanders.
That report from Jeff Duncan is the key reason why experts don’t expect Sanders to be drafted ninth by the Saints. If that’s true, Sanders could slide and open an opportunity for another team to trade up.
If it's not the Giants at No. 3, and not the Saints at No. 9, it seems slim that Sanders will be drafted before the 11.5 draft position projection in PrizePicks' free Draft game.
The Steelers could be aggressive about getting Sanders because of their quarterback needs. They have the 21st overall pick. However, ESPN’s Peter Schrager — who is incredibly tapped into NFL Draft rumors — believes that the Steelers “don’t like” QB Sanders. In that case, Sanders could fall out of the first round entirely.
Regardless, Sanders’ landing spot is going to be the top story on draft night — especially if you’re adding him to your Draft Lineup on PrizePicks.
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Could Teams move back into Round 1 to Draft a QB?
As of now, without any trades, we have three quarterbacks being drafted in the first round in our mock draft, but that doesn’t mean more won’t be taken.
Several teams could be looking to upgrade their quarterback situation, and even after drafting in the first round, they could move back in to fill that position.
There are rumors that some teams have Louisville QB Tyler Shough at the top of their QB rankings, and he will come with a cheaper price tag.
There is also Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, who isn’t as polished as some of the other quarterbacks and struggled down the stretch. However, his raw talent and athleticism have many teams interested, and he’s someone that a team could bring in.
Make your Pick on Sanders in PrizePicks’ Draft Game
Where Shedeur Sanders gets drafted is one of the biggest wild cards in the 2025 NFL Draft. Whether he goes early to the Giants, slides to the Steelers, or is scooped up in a trade, the suspense is real.
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