Deion Sanders has been instrumental in guiding Shedeur Sanders through the intense scrutiny of the NFL Draft process. As the 2025 draft nears, Shedeur is projected as a top quarterback prospect, with a heated debate over whether he or Miami’s Cam Ward will be the first QB off the board.

No quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class has been talked about more than Colorado Buffalos quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders. The combination of his father's pedigree and his high level play is why he generates the attention he does.