Shedeur Sanders Draft Review
438 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, while completing 34 -41 passing attempts, also setting Colorado’s single season passing record - - Some might believe this is Shedeur’s best performance. Well, it’s not. Shedeur put on a performance that deserves way more recognition. During the 2025 NFL Draft, he has displayed patience, emotional intelligence, and kept his dignity.
Shedeur, what the consensus would believe, the second best QB prospect in the draft, endured DAYS of watching some of his peers drafted before him. Throughout the entire process, many have believed it must be some collusion going on amongst the NFL and the GM’s, who happen to hold positions of power in the organization. I believe that might be true. I also believe, this is a perfect example of people of power constantly trying to find ways to humble individuals that don’t act how THEY believe they should act.
The best response, is no response.
Sanders has remained calm, cool, and never out of character. Tweeting through the process, his confidence never wavering, no matter how many attempts outside sources and media have tried to change that. It has even gotten to the point that he got prank called by a student at Ole Miss. According to Shedeur himself, only NFL GM’s and coaches had that number, so how did an Ole Miss student access it to get in touch with Shedeur? Some believe that maybe a NFL GM or a family member leaked it. Regardless, where is the professionalism? If you were to start a new job tomorrow, I’m positive that they’re going to demand you to sign an NDA. So, how on Earth did a member of one of the biggest organizations in the world, allow a potential employee’s information to be given to the public? The loser, not caller - - loser, decided to troll Shedeur by pretending to be an NFL GM, stating they were going to pick him but “he had to wait,” and then they hung up the phone. All this happening while Shedeur is on stream, therefore, his reaction was live and genuine. Again, I’ll take this chance to applaud his character, confidence, as it remained unwavering. Sanders didn’t do this because he had to prove something to anyone, it was quite the opposite; he wouldn’t give anyone the satisfaction. He would not allow himself to be even remotely bothered by something that was clearly out of his control. This situation is a perfect example of how to tap into your emotional intelligence. How to conduct yourself whether people are watching or not. He never let himself get out of character or showed that he was upset, he was aware that was the reaction they were expecting. The audience, NFL GMs, everyone we’re apparently supposed to consider when it comes to how we’re perceived, they all wanted to see a reaction. They received no response.
That’s the funny thing about all of this, myself and many others, do not allow or stress about the perception that others, especially strangers, have of us. Their opinions are nearly weightless to what is destined for you. They are merely just another obstacle. Shedeur was eventually drafted to the Cleveland Browns on day 3 of the draft and he will get his chance in the NFl. He also received this opportunity while keeping his dignity and remaining who he is; staying true to himself.
You cannot change the way people view you, you also shouldn’t overly care to do so.
This entire situation made me think of where my name comes from. A little off topic but stay with me now... My father once told me a story about how in his first few years of his career, he worked long nights, studied hard, and was an extremely impressive employee. He did everything in his power to receive the recognition he so rightfully deserved, but in return he once received an unnecessary comparison to one of his peers. He was told that he “would never be better” than his peer. He continued to push himself day in and day out. My father has always said this quote, “You have to be two times better.” That is for sports, politics, your corporate job, your manufacturing job, your retail job; anything. For those of you that know, KNOW! Although I have appreciation for that quote, I do have a problem with it. It’s not that I didn’t listen or believe my father’s words. It’s that those words are only helpful in preparing you for this false notion of “The American Dream.” My father, a very humble, intelligent, profound, and well spoken man, had his character tested early. Why was that? Was it because he wasn’t humble? Well no, he’s the most humble person I’ve known. Was the valedictorian of his school not educated? Well, no, I don’t think I can even count how many Master’s degrees he has to date. No matter his efforts, there was no swaying the judgement or perception of him. It took a mixed (Black/German) man he knew by the name of Roderick, to recognize his efforts and potential, eventually writing a promotion letter for him that got approved, leading him to receive said promotion. Roderick was an intricate part to my father being able to propel and have the career he has had to this point. Roderick was so helpful, my father decided to name me after him. Now, nearly 30+ years later, Shedeur Sanders, who is “two times better” than those other quarterbacks, watched them get recognition and opportunities before him.
With all that being said, please spare me the conversation about him needing to be more “humble“ because it was never about impressing or trying to change their perception of you. That is never going to change, and in most cases, those beliefs and perceptions are inherited. Perception is not always reality. Whoever first said that statement, if alive, please elaborate on it, because no matter how many attempts, it is not going to change. Be you, and that is authentically, spiritually, and respectfully yourself.
