The NFL Draft landscape for Shedeur Sanders has taken another dramatic turn. As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colorado quarterback has scheduled a last-minute private workout with the New York Giants, sending shockwaves through draft circles just days before teams make their selections in Green Bay.
ESPN insider Mike Tannenbaum raised eyebrows with his pointed assessment, “When this happens so late in the process, either there’s a big disagreement in their building on their evaluation, or they’re reacting to new information.” His comments suggest Sanders’ draft positioning might be far more volatile than previously thought.
QB Shedeur Sanders Schedules Last-Minute Workout With Giants, Starting Rumors Over Falling Draft Stock
Once considered a potential top-five selection, Colorado QB prospect Shedeur Sanders now faces significant questions about his first-round viability. Scouts have increasingly scrutinized his athleticism, arm strength, and decision-making under pressure despite his impressive collegiate resume.
ESPN Sources: Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders will hold one last private workout Thursday in Boulder, Colorado, for a contingent of officials from the New York Giants. Some final intrigue leading into next week’s NFL Draft in Green Bay. pic.twitter.com/Wa9u9dZswI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 14, 2025
At Colorado, Sanders completed 71.8% of his passes for 7,364 yards and 64 touchdowns while breaking over 100 school records in just 24 games. His career statistics include a 70.1% completion rate, 14,353 passing yards, and 134 touchdowns across 50 games at both Jackson State and Colorado.
The Giants holding the No. 3 overall pick remain a wild card in Sanders’ draft journey. With Daniel Jones struggling for consistency, they’re exploring Sanders as a potential solution, though this late workout suggests significant internal debate about his NFL readiness.
Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert offered a tepid comparison, noting Sanders resembles CJ Stroud and Jared Goff but as “a lesser version of both.” NFL insider Albert Breer has voiced concerns that Sanders “doesn’t have exceptional talent” and makes decisions that won’t translate to professional football.
Sanders Family’s Preferences Adding Draft Complications
Reports that Sanders and his family have expressed preferences about which teams they’d rather avoid have added another layer of intrigue. According to ESPN’s Louis Riddick, the Sanders camp would prefer not to land with the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, or, ironically, the New York Giants.
The Titans have already signaled their direction by mutually canceling a private workout with Sanders after his pro day. Most analysts now expect Tennessee to select Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick, leaving Sanders’ landing spot increasingly uncertain as draft day approaches.
Deion Sanders, Shedeur’s father and Colorado coach, has emphasized the importance of finding the right NFL fit, adding a unique parental dynamic rarely seen at this level of the draft process.
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This situation mirrors past quarterback prospects like Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson, who faced pre-draft skepticism before achieving NFL success.
The final countdown to the NFL Draft has revealed the unpredictable nature of the evaluation process. Sanders still possesses the pedigree and talent that made him a coveted prospect but the late scheduling of this Giants workout suggests teams remain deeply divided on his potential as a franchise quarterback worth a top selection.
The NFL Draft will begin on Thursday, April 24, from Green Bay, Wisconsin. It will start at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN and its network family.
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