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Where Shedeur Sanders could get picked after falling out of first round in 2025 NFL Draft
Former Jackson State star quarterback Shedeur Sanders was not picked on the first day of the 2025 NFL Draft.
It took many by surprise. Sanders, according to some mock drafts, was projected to go as high as No. 3.
Sanders played two seasons at JSU under his father, Deion Sanders. Then he transferred to Colorado when Deion became the Buffaloes coach for the 2023 season.
Where will Sanders get picked in Day 2 of the NFL draft? Here are some potential options for Sanders in Rounds 2 and 3.
Where Shedeur Sanders could get picked in NFL draft Day 2
Two quarterbacks were taken in the first round, in all likelihood eliminating two teams for Sanders. The Tennessee Titans chose Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick. The New York Giants took Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart with the No. 25 pick.
Other teams who need quarterbacks include the New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Browns have the first and fourth picks of the second round after trading back from pick No. 3. They selected Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham in the first round.
The Raiders pick right after the Browns at No. 37 overall, followed by the Saints at No. 40. The Jets have the No. 42 pick.
The Steelers aren’t slated to pick again until No. 83 in the third round. They were viewed as a legitimate landing spot for Sanders at No. 21 in the first round, but the Steelers picked Oregon defensive lineman Derrick Harmon instead.
Don’t sleep on these NFL teams for Shedeur Sanders
The Los Angeles Rams could be a wildcard team for Sanders. They have Matthew Stafford as their starter, but he turned 37 in February. The Rams don’t have an obvious successor behind him. They traded out of the first round and will make their first selection at No. 46.
The Seattle Seahawks, who hold picks No. 50 and 52, could be another team to watch for Sanders. They also have two third-round picks. The Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year contract after a breakout season with the Minnesota Vikings. Sanders could be a failsafe if Darnold does translate well to Seattle.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.