Report: NFL owners removed Shedeur Sanders from draft board
In a bombshell thats rocked both NFL and college football circles, Boomer Esiason dropped a harsh reality check for Colorado Buffaloes fans and especially for Shedeur Sanders.
The former NFL MVP and longtime analyst claimed that multiple NFL owners had told their front offices to completely remove Sanders from draft consideration.They took him off...
because the owner said take him off.
I dont want that guy, Esiason said on WFAN Radio.
I dont want this entitled person on our team.
And I dont blame him.Boomer says some NFL owners ordered teams to take Shedeur Sanders off their draft boards:@7BOOMERESIASON@[email protected]/5BtvKsNpAa WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) April 28, 2025Combine Attitude Raises Red FlagsAccording to Esiason, Shedeurs behavior during the NFL Combine turned off more than a few decision-makers.
He cited conversations with three separate NFL personnel insiders who said Sanders didnt just slip down draft boards he was erased.
Sanders comments about being the guy to bring a new culture to your locker room reportedly came across as arrogant and self-centered to NFL evaluators.Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G.
Carter Stadium.Tim Heitman-Imagn ImagesDeion Sanders Influence Adds ComplexityBoomer also pointed the finger at Coach Prime, Shedeurs father, saying Deions presence may have complicated his sons NFL outlook.
During a podcast appearance, Deion admitted he wants to control where his son lands in the draft.
That public stance, combined with Shedeurs own confidence, led some front offices to see the family as a potential distraction a term no NFL GM wants tied to a young quarterback.NFL Owners Are Drawing a LineThe most stunning claim from Esiason? Owners themselves are making the call.
They didnt even have him on their board, Boomer said bluntly.
These arent late-round decisions theyre top-down mandates from billionaires who dont want to invest in what they see as attitude issues, regardless of Sanders talent or his 4,134-yard, 37 touchdown season with Colorado.Related: Tom Brady accused of career sabotage against Shedeur SandersFinal Word: A Crossroads Moment for ShedeurWith the spotlight already burning hot in Boulder, this revelation could either harden Shedeurs resolve or complicate his NFL path even further.
Colorado fans hoping for a top NFL landing for their QB1 may have just received a serious wake-up call.What happens next? Thats on Shedeur.Related: Real reasons for Shedeur Sanders' shocking NFL Draft slideRelated: Shedeur Sanders dances with mom Pilar, sister Shelomi after NFL draft slide ends.
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