Deion Sanders has never been one to mince words, and when it comes to his son Shedeur’s NFL future, he is pretty vocal. The Hall of Famer sat down with Skip Bayless, teasing where Shedeur might want to land in the upcoming NFL Draft.
However, just as speculation began to swirl, the New Orleans Saints appeared to remove themselves from the conversation. Ouch! They made a quiet yet significant move that hints at their quarterback plans.
Did Saints Quietly Shut the Door on Drafting QB Shedeur Sanders?
During his discussion with Bayless, Shedeur Sanders confidently stated that he already knew where his son’s heart was regarding an NFL destination.
“I know where his heart is, I know where he wants to go,” Sanders said, according to ESPN Cleveland.
While he refrained from outright naming Sanders’ preferred team, he did list several franchises needing a quarterback. Among them were the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, and the New Orleans Saints-seemingly leaving the door open for any of these teams to take a chance on his son.
However, in a twist that quickly captured the attention of fans and analysts, a report from First Round Mock’s X page. It suggests that New Orleans had already made its quarterback decision.
For everyone out there who’s trying so hard to push Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart to the Saints…
Sanders and Dart wear jersey #2.
The Saints recently changed Spencer Rattler’s jersey from #18 to #2.
There’s the answer to the test. pic.twitter.com/PBNc6s7mVl
— FIRST ROUND MOCK (@firstroundmock) March 31, 2025
“For everyone out there who’s trying so hard to push Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart to the Saints… Sanders and Dart wear jersey #2. The Saints recently changed Spencer Rattler’s jersey from #18 to #2. There’s the answer to the test.”
This jersey switch strongly hinted that the Saints were committing to Rattler as their quarterback of the future. This also means they are effectively shutting down any speculation about Sanders heading to New Orleans.
Shedeur Sanders Draft Remains One of the Intriguing Prospects
Even without the Saints in play, Sanders remains one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Under his father’s leadership at Colorado, Sanders has shown remarkable growth. He displayed elite accuracy, composure under pressure, and a playmaking ability that has made NFL scouts take notice.
Coach Prime made it clear that he is open to Sanders landing with any team in need of a quarterback, fueling ongoing speculation as the draft draws near.
“If it’s New York, it’s New York. If it’s Tennessee, if it’s Cleveland, if it’s still the Raiders, if it’s New Orleans—if it’s any of those teams that are seeking a quarterback—I’m happy with it, man because I know what he’s gonna do to the organization,” Sanders stated in the same interview.
7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders Goes Top 10, Jaxson Dart Selected in Round 3
While Sanders was once projected as a surefire top-five pick, his performance at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has raised some questions about his draft stock.
Despite putting up elite numbers in 2024—completing a career-high 74% of his passes for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns in 13 games—some scouts remain cautious about his transition to the professional level.
With the 2025 NFL Draft set for April 24-26 in Green Bay, all eyes will be on Sanders. Whether he hears his name called early or slides further than expected, one thing is sure: he has the talent and pedigree to make an impact at the next level.
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