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Shedeur Sanders breaks silence after falling in NFL Draft

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Corder | Last updated Apr 25, 2025 1:21 AM ET

Shedeur Sanders sat in a room full of friends, family, and cameras at Coach Prime’s Dallas compound on Thursday night—yet his name never left the lips of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, widely projected as a near lock top-5 pick throughout draft season, wasn’t selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. But it was his response that made headlines.

A Calm Response in the Face of Disappointment

Rather than retreating from the spotlight, Sanders stepped up to the mic. “We all didn’t expect this, of course,” he began, acknowledging the shock shared by many draft analysts and fans. Still, the 22-year-old QB showed maturity beyond his years. “I feel like with God anything, everything is possible… All this is is fuel to the fire.” For a player who passed for over 4,100 yards and 37 touchdowns behind one of the most pressured offensive lines in college football last season, it’s hard to argue with his confidence.

Turning a Snub Into Motivation

Sanders’ message wasn’t one of defeat—it was about resilience. “Under no circumstances, we all know this shouldn’t have happened. We understand,” he said, before pivoting to the future: “We’re on to bigger and better things.” The Buffaloes’ star made it clear—this moment will only push him harder. It’s the same mentality that helped him lead Colorado to 9 wins two years after inheriting a team that won 1 game.

Support, Spotlight, and Still a Star

Though Shedeur didn’t hear his name called Thursday, he remained the center of attention. Surrounded by the unwavering support of his father, Deion Sanders, and teammates, he closed with one word that echoed louder than any draft pick: “Legendary.” The stage may have dimmed for a night, but Shedeur’s spotlight is far from fading.

With rounds two and three still ahead, Buffaloes fans should stay tuned. The next chapter of Shedeur Sanders’ story is about to be written—and it promises to be one hell of a comeback.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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