Draft analyst raises red flags on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders

Rogers mentioned that among Sanders’ weaknesses was his propensity to “hold onto the ball forever,” which he attributed as a major part of his 52 sacks taken last season – the most among any quarterback in the NCAA.

The analyst did offer positive feedback on Sanders’ mechanics, stating he was an effective thrower on short-to-intermediate routes and across the middle of the field, but he also pointed out that Sanders has struggled with the deep ball – something that needs to be remedied if he’s going to make it in the NFL.

“I think his arm is average at best,” Rogers added. “…Deep sideline throws are a work in progress to me. I thought he was relatively inaccurate and lacked required velocity when he was throwing outside the numbers.”

Rogers’ assertion is backed up by Sanders’ 41.1 completion percentage on passes of 20 or more yards last season (23-of-56 attempts), which is significantly worse than his completion percentage on intermediate (55.1%) and short throws (83.8%), per Pro Football Focus.