Let me also note that I think in this particular instance, when the idea of falling to No. 9 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft was floated, Shedeur Sanders and his NFL Hall of Fame father Deion Sanders, were completely serious in their borderline apoplectic reaction.

The same could be said of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who used his trip to the Big Easy to celebrate his 23rd birthday, enjoy some beignets and make a public NFL Draft request in the process. Sanders is ranked as the No. 2 QB in the 2025 draft class by Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling, trailing only Miami's Cam Ward.

Deion Sanders has revealed a strong stance on coaching his son Shedeur as a pro, the Dallas Cowboys or any other NFL team. Deion Sanders is undoubtedly an outstanding coach in college football, doing a remarkable job with the Colorado Buffaloes,