The 2025 NFL Draft has officially passed its first and second rounds, and Shedeur Sanders is still waiting. The Colorado quarterback, son of NFL legend Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, entered the draft with high expectations. But after three quarterbacks, Cam Ward (No. 1 to the Titans), Jaxson Dart (No. 25 to the Giants), and Tyler Shough (No. 40 to the Saints) were taken ahead of him, Sanders’ name remained uncalled.
Shedeur Sanders’ Viral NFL Draft Moment With Deion Sparks Brutal Fan Reactions and LinkedIn Memes
What followed was a viral storm of reactions, as fans took to social media with ruthless jokes and memes. One tweet captured the moment perfectly:
Nah dawg, they’re looking at LinkedIn
— Touchdowns & Tip Offs (@TDs_And_TipOffs) April 26, 2025
As the camera cut to Shedeur and Coach Prime during the draft broadcast, the tension and awkwardness were impossible to ignore. The longer Sanders waited, the louder the internet got, and not in a good way.
What makes the moment sting even more is the financial impact. With each passing pick, the potential value of Shedeur’s rookie contract shrinks. At this point, his draft slide could cost him millions. Fans, meanwhile, aren’t holding back, suggesting everything from a LinkedIn profile refresh to an NIL-funded return to college.
Technically, the NCAA doesn’t allow players who declared for the draft and accepted benefits (like a Combine invite) to return. But in the age of NIL and mounting legal pressure over antitrust violations, many believe the rules are ripe for challenge. Sanders still has eligibility left, and with millions in NIL potential, some argue that he could fight to return.
It would be unprecedented. But so is the media attention and potential brand power of Shedeur Sanders. If anyone were to push the boundaries, it might be the son of Coach Prime.
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As the memes keep rolling in, from job-hunting jokes to photoshopped LinkedIn profiles, the NFL world watches to see what’s next. Will Shedeur land with a team soon? Or will he become a trailblazer in challenging outdated NCAA rules?
One thing’s for sure: the longer he waits, the more brutal and bizarre the internet gets.
