In a shocking turn of events at the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected slide continued through Round 2 leaving football analysts and fans stunned. Once projected as a potential top 10 pick, Colorado’s star quarterback watched as team after team passed on him with his name remaining uncalled through the first 64 selections.
Brian Howell, longtime Colorado football beat reporter encapsulated the historical significance perfectly: “Never thought I’d be writing this, but Kordell Stewart remains the highest-drafted QB from Colorado in NFL Draft history. Stewart went No. 60 overall to the Steelers in 1995. Shedeur Sanders remains on the board after 60 picks.”
Shedeur’s Slide Extends Beyond Round 2, Stewart’s Record Stands Firm
The dramatic fall of Shedeur Sanders through the draft ranks has become one of the most unexpected storylines of the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite his impressive college credentials and NFL pedigree as Deion Sanders’ son, teams consistently opted for other quarterback prospects including Louisville’s Tyler Shough, who went to the New Orleans Saints at pick 45. With Round 3 also happening on Day 2, Sanders’ fate remains uncertain as the evening progresses.
Never thought I’d be writing this, but Kordell Stewart remains the highest-drafted QB from Colorado in NFL Draft history. Stewart went No. 60 overall to the Steelers in 1995. Shedeur Sanders remains on the board after 60 picks. #cubuffs
— Brian Howell (@BrianHowell33) April 26, 2025
Sanders’ inability to hear his name called in the first two rounds ensures that Kordell Stewart’s position as Colorado’s highest-drafted quarterback remains unchallenged. Stewart, who was selected 60th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1995, has now held this distinction for three decades, a record many expected would fall this weekend.
NFL Teams’ Concerns Overshadow Sanders’ Potential
Scouting reports leading up to the draft highlighted several concerns about Sanders that appear to have influenced his dramatic slide. Teams reportedly questioned his tendency to hold the ball too long, inconsistent decision-making under pressure, and limited mobility compared to other quarterback prospects in this class.
Perhaps more damaging were the personality evaluations that leaked from team interviews. Multiple organizations expressed reservations about what they perceived as an “entitled” demeanor, with one coach anonymously describing Sanders’ formal interview as among the worst they had experienced. The media spotlight surrounding Colorado’s program made it difficult for teams to separate the hype from Sanders’ actual pro readiness.
The combination of physical limitations and character concerns created a perfect storm that transformed Sanders from potential first-round selection to Round 3 hopeful. His arm strength described by scouts as “good but not great” failed to compensate for other perceived weaknesses in his game, leading teams to prioritize prospects they viewed as safer investments.
Sanders now faces an uncertain future as Round 3 continues on Day 2, with the Pittsburgh Steelers at pick 83 mentioned as a potential landing spot, ironically the same franchise that selected Stewart nearly three decades ago.
KEEP READING: Top 300 Prospects: Get Your Free Printable 2025 NFL Draft Big Board
If he remains undrafted through tonight’s Round 3, he’ll slide to Day 3 selections. Regardless of where he eventually lands, this draft weekend will be remembered for how dramatically it altered the trajectory of a quarterback once considered among the elite prospects of his class.
College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and baseball!
