In a fiery social media outburst the morning of April 15, 2025, Deion Sanders Jr. took direct aim at ESPN analysts for suggesting Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart might be drafted ahead of his brother, Shedeur Sanders. The elder Sanders sibling didn’t mince words when ESPN posed the question about draft positioning, recording his immediate reaction while watching the network’s coverage.
The controversy ignited when ESPN analysts discussed whether Dart could potentially leapfrog the Colorado star quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft rankings. Sanders Jr. shared an Instagram story showing himself watching the debate unfold on television, zooming in on the screen displaying the contentious question while expressing his unfiltered frustration with the comparison.
Brother’s Keeper: Sanders Jr. Defends Shedeur’s Draft Status
“Why, why is this the question? Y’all just getting stupid at this point. Y’all just getting ridiculous,” Sanders Jr. said in his Instagram story, capturing his real-time reaction to ESPN’s segment comparing the two quarterback prospects.
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His response highlights the family’s strong reaction to what they seemingly perceive as disrespect toward Shedeur’s established draft position.
The debate touches on a sensitive topic, as Shedeur has long been considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Colorado Buffalo has put up impressive numbers in the 2024 season with more than 4,000 passing yards and over 40 touchdowns, establishing himself as the consensus QB2 behind Cam Ward on most draft boards.
The Dart-Sanders Draft Comparison
Dart’s rise in draft conversations comes after an outstanding senior season at Ole Miss, where he amassed nearly 4,300 passing yards and 500 rushing yards, totaling 32 touchdowns. Some scouts have reportedly begun ranking Dart ahead of Sanders, citing his mobility, arm strength, and versatility as key factors.
The comparison between the two quarterbacks represents a classic draft evaluation challenge. Sanders brings precision passing and proven leadership under pressure to the table, while Dart offers different capabilities that have become increasingly valuable in the modern NFL offensive landscape.
As the sons of an NFL Hall of Famer, both brothers understand the spotlight that comes with their famous last name—and the additional scrutiny it brings to draft conversations.
The NFL Draft’s QB rankings will always be a sore spot when the draft approaches. Whether analysts are “getting stupid,” as Sanders Jr. suggests, or simply exploring legitimate draft possibilities, it’s clear that the beauty is in the eye of the beholder in this instance.
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However, it’s even more clear that the Sanders family won’t stay silent when they feel Shedeur’s draft stock is being unfairly questioned.
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