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Shedeur Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, is one of the most coveted prospects in the draft, with many analysts predicting he could be a Top 5 pick. Some even believe he has a shot at going No. 1 overall.
As his draft stock rises, Shedeur recently made headlines for a statement that got NFL fans talking. While attending a ceremony in Las Vegas, where he accepted the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, Sanders stood side-by-side with Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and sent a clear message.
"Now I just need you to do one thing," Deion Sanders noted. "I need you to draft those Sanders boys next year."
The crowd responded with cheers, and Pierce playfully replied, "Where they at? Where they at?" This lighthearted exchange has fueled speculation that Shedeur could be bound for Las Vegas, especially with the Raiders currently holding the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Raiders could land Shedeur Sanders in 2025
With a 2-10 record, the Las Vegas Raiders are currently on track to secure a Top 5 pick in the draft. While the draft order is still subject to change as the season progresses, the Raiders are in prime position to select a future franchise quarterback.
Shedeur's production on the field speaks for itself. Through 12 games this season, he has thrown for an impressive 3,926 yards, 35 touchdowns and just eight interceptions.
His commitment to his Colorado teammates has also earned him widespread respect. While many top prospects sit out of bowl games to avoid risking injury before the draft, Shedeur has made it clear that he'll be suiting up for the Buffaloes' bowl game.
"It's a team thing," Sanders explained. "If me and T (Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter) and a couple other players aren't out there, the Buffs aren't going to look the same. We understand the pieces we are to the team, the leaders we are overall, and the amount of players that would sit out if we weren't out there doing it."