In response to rising criticism of Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft prospects, NFL analyst Warren Sharp has defended the young quarterback, citing his exceptional performance stats and opposing prevailing views.
Warren Sharp Uses Stats to Shut Down Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Doubts
Sharp is a well-known name in the world of football. He recently made a post on X showing numbers that strongly support Sanders and his skills as a quarterback.
Sharp emphasized Sanders’ outstanding collegiate record, particularly his 70% on-target rate on throws of 10 yards or more downfield, which ranked him second in his draft class. This number highlights Sanders’ accuracy and ability to make difficult passes.
Sanders’ flexibility is evident in completing 48% of his throws without using play action, motion, RPOs, or screens, a record high in his draft class.
Despite this, he completed 70% of his passes, averaged 10.6 yards per attempt, and had a 10% touchdown rate on these plays. These figures highlight his skills in typical dropback passing instances.
Shedeur Sanders:
81% comp on passes from a clean pocket
#1 in draft class
70% on-target rate on throws 10+ yards downfield
#2 in draft class
48% of his passes came without help via design (no play action, motion, RPO or screens on play)
#1 highest rate in draft class
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— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 7, 2025
Sanders’s decision not to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine has sparked criticism. Sharp justifies this choice, claiming that Sanders’ substantial game film is sufficient evidence of his ability, making extra Combine participation insignificant.
In addition to Sharp, many have also criticized media representations of Sanders. Fans and supporters who have questioned Sanders’ ability are openly challenging the critics and asking them to reevaluate their assessments.
Shedeur’s defense goes beyond just numbers; many have also blasted media figures for circulating unproven stories about other QBs, highlighting the importance of truthful and balanced reporting.
Meanwhile, Sharp’s support for Sanders highlights more controversy concerning the NFL Draft evaluation process.
He encourages scouts and analysts to consider actual game performance ahead of Combine stats, especially when a player like Sanders has shown perseverance and competence in real-game scenarios.
Sanders’s support highlights the challenges involved in analyzing NFL prospects. Sharp advocates for a more elegant and fair method of scouting future NFL potential by emphasizing concrete performance and challenging superficial evaluations.
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