During the past few months, Shedeur Sanders has garnered attention from several NFL teams. However, the quarterback has now removed all pretenses to directly challenge Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders about his future in the 2025 NFL Draft.
It only took two years for Shedeur Sanders to become a top-tier college prospect. The quarterback had an outstanding tenure with the Colorado Buffaloes, which is why he decided to enter the 2025 NFL Draft and take the next step toward professionalism.
Many scouts expect Shedeur Sanders to go early in the first round. However, the signal-caller has made his intentions clear: he wants to be the No. 1 overall pick, and potentially with one specific team as his preferred destination.
Shedeur Sanders subtly dares Tom Brady and the Raiders to trade up for him
In just a few weeks, Shedeur Sanders will realize his dream of playing in the NFL. He is regarded as one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 draft class, and he is fully aware of the talent he possesses.
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According to many mock drafts, Shedeur Sanders could go within the top-8 picks. However, the former Buffaloes standout believes he has what it takes to not only land in the top-5, but to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick.
“That’s [explicit], bruh. I ain’t going sixth,” he said at the NFL Combine when asked if he would go to the Raiders, who hold the No. 6 overall pick. However, it’s not the team he doesn’t like—it’s the position Las Vegas might select him with.
When asked about his best traits, Sanders didn’t hesitate to compare himself to one of the greatest players of all time. “It’s extremely important to keep your mental in the best place because that’s where my game is played,” he said. “What’s Tom Brady’s best trait? His mental. He’s able to think. So, if you have those traits of greatness and I know where I’m headed, then why wouldn’t a franchise pick me? You’ve got the ultimate cheat code.”
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes warms up before the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona.
For many, this is a clear challenge for Tom Brady, who is part-owner of the Raiders, to trade up to secure him at No. 1 overall. Sanders wants to prove he’s the next NFL GOAT, and what better way to test that than by being close to the seven-time Super Bowl champion?
What does Tom Brady think about Shedeur Sanders?
While Sanders seems to have the Raiders as his preferred landing spot, the team ultimately has the final say about his future. Tom Brady reportedly sees the Buffaloes standout as a great player, but is it enough to justify trading up to get him?
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“From what I’ve been told about Brady’s opinion of Sanders — which he has shared with a handful of NFL coaches and executives over the past 18 months — there is a great amount of respect for Sanders’ focus on preparation, his ability to learn and adapt, his accuracy and determination in the pocket, and his toughness to take hits and still be resilient,” Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports wrote.