Deion Sanders Predicts Shedeur Will Be ‘No. 1 Pick’
Many NFL analysts and scouts believe that the Colorado Buffaloes, coached by Deion Sanders, have two leading contenders for the 2025 NFL draft. Travis Hunter, a Heisman Trophy winner, is seen as the top prospect, while Shedeur Sanders is also expected to be a high draft pick.
Deion is confident that his son will be the first player selected in the draft.
During an appearance on “The Pacman Jones Show,” the Pro Football Hall of Fame member expressed his strong belief that Shedeur will take the top spot.
“Shedeur’s going to be the No. 1 pick,” he stated with certainty.
“If the [New York] Giants end up with the first pick, who will they choose?” Jones probed.
“Shedeur’s going to be the No. 1 pick,” Sanders reiterated.
As of Week 16 of the 2024 season, the Las Vegas Raiders are in line to secure the first overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. They share a 2-12 record with the Giants but are projected to win their next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. A victory would cause the Raiders to drop down the draft order.
Shedeur and Miami’s Cam Ward are considered the top quarterbacks in the draft, likely to be picked first and second if the Raiders and Giants are in those positions.
“The Giants aren’t going to trade their pick,” Sanders commented.
After his prediction, Jones questioned what would happen if the Giants select Shedeur first and the Raiders are next at number two.
“That’s when strategies come into play,” Sanders explained. “The Raiders might opt for Cam [Ward], or they could make an unexpected choice and go for [Hunter] or they could even trade down.”
Current Odds for 2025 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick
According to the latest odds from BetMGM, Shedeur is favored to be the No. 1 overall pick, alongside Cam Ward and Travis Hunter.
- Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado (-190)
- Cam Ward, QB, Miami (+200)
- Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado (+800)
Following them in the odds are edge rushers Mykel Williams from Georgia and Abdul Carter from Penn State, both at +3500.
Projected 2025 NFL Draft Order
Current standings as of Week 16 according to Tankathon:
- Las Vegas Raiders: 2-12 record; .538 strength of schedule
- New York Giants: 2-12; .550 SOS
- New England Patriots: 3-11; .462 SOS
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 3-11; .483 SOS
- Carolina Panthers: 3-11; .496 SOS
- Tennessee Titans: 3-11; .508 SOS
- Cleveland Browns: 3-11; .525 SOS
- New York Jets: 4-10; .508 SOS
- Chicago Bears: 4-10; .559 SOS
- New Orleans Saints: 5-9; .496 SOS
- Miami Dolphins: 6-8; .424 SOS
- Indianapolis Colts: 6-8; .475 SOS
- Cincinnati Bengals: 6-8; .479 SOS
- Dallas Cowboys: 6-8; .521 SOS
- San Francisco 49ers: 6-8; .567 SOS
- Atlanta Falcons: 7-7; .517 SOS
- Arizona Cardinals: 7-7; .529 SOS
- Seattle Seahawks: 8-6; .513 SOS
- Los Angeles Chargers: 8-6; .471 SOS
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-6; .496 SOS
- Los Angeles Rams: 8-6; .517 SOS
- Washington Commanders: 9-5; .441 SOS
- Denver Broncos: 9-5; .483 SOS
- Baltimore Ravens: 9-5; .534 SOS
- Houston Texans: 9-5; .479 SOS
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-4; .479 SOS
- Green Bay Packers: 10-4; .542 SOS
- Minnesota Vikings: 12-2; .483 SOS
- Buffalo Bills: 11-3; .462 SOS
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12-2; .445 SOS
- Detroit Lions: 12-2; .534 SOS
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13-1; .483 SOS
