
Shedeur Sanders’ path to the 2025 NFL Draft has been full of ups and downs.
At first, the Colorado quarterback was expected to be picked in the top five, but his draft stock has dropped a bit, with some scouts worried about his attitude. Teams like the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants were seen as possible fits early on. Now, more people around the league are saying the New Orleans Saints could be the team to draft him.
Deion Sanders—Shedeur’s father, coach at Colorado, and an NFL legend—has said he likes the idea of his son playing in New Orleans, adding even more buzz to Shedeur’s already wild draft story.
What Deion Sanders Said About Shedeur Joining the Saints
During Colorado’s Pro Day on Apr. 4, Adam West from the Saints Block Party Podcast asked Deion about his thoughts on his son, quarterback Shedeur, potentially joining the New Orleans Saints. In a moment that sparked excitement among Saints fans, Deion responded with enthusiasm, saying, “I like their colors, I like the city, I like the food, I like the people, I like the possibility.”
His comments, delivered with a nod to the black and gold color scheme that mirrors Colorado’s uniforms, hinted at a real appreciation for New Orleans as a possible landing spot for Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, fueling more speculation about the quarterback’s future with the team.
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, Deion’s endorsement of the Saints only adds to the growing excitement surrounding Shedeur’s future. Whether or not he ends up in New Orleans, one thing is clear: Shedeur’s draft journey is far from over, and his story is sure to captivate fans and analysts alike as the big day draws near.