Sanders Reveals Take on Potential Giants Rebuild

As the New York Giants explore their options for the No. 3 pick, it’s clear no one will be more polarizing than Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, some view him as the clear-cut best passer in this class. Others label him a Day 2 talent without the capacity to carry a franchise. General manager Joe Schoen will be tasked with considering which outcome is more likely, and how that compares to taking the top non-quarterbacks in the draft.

Sanders’ teammate, two-way star Travis Hunter, is encroaching on generational. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is the best pure defensive prospect in his class. Sanders, meanwhile, promises to change whichever franchise drafts him. That, of course, means spearheading a downtrodden franchise and working to return it to relevance – no small task in East Rutherford.

Speaking to the media, Sanders recently revealed his thoughts on headlining a rebuild.

"I don't think Jackson State or Colorado had a winning history before I got there," Sanders said, via Scott Procter. "It's just another day in the office, another year in the office for me. It's the same thing over and over and that's what I enjoy about it. Because I understand how to approach different situations and what to do different."

The Giants, coming off a 3-14 season, already addressed the quarterback position. They’ve upgraded the supporting cast, too, rounding out the defense and insulating the offensive line’s depth. With receiver Malik Nabers standing out, New York’s pass catchers are rather average, setting a rookie quarterback up for modest success.

With Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson already in the building, Sanders may not be asked to play the role of franchise quarterback until 2026, anyway.

"I'm just thankful for the opportunity and whoever drafts me – whatever pick -- it truly don't matter to me. Because I know in myself who I am and I know what I bring to the table," Sanders said. "So whoever sees the value in that will be very lucky to get me."

Sanders boasts quality accuracy, enough physical tools to check the box, and an innate ability to limit turnovers. There are upsides in his habits under pressure and his ultimate upside, but the Colorado quarterback is hoping his intangibles – both on and off the field – prove his worth.

“That’s the plan. If that’s not what you’re trying to do, don’t get me,” Sanders said at the NFL Scouting Combine. “If you ain’t trying to change the franchise or the culture, don’t get me. You should know history repeats itself over and over, and I’ve done it over and over, so there should be no question why an NFL franchise should pick me.”