Earlier this week, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt quickly dismissed all comparisons between Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. While on an episode of Fearless with Jason Whitlock, Whitlock questioned whether there were any drastic differences between the talents of Prime Time’s son and Dallas’ $60 million quarterback.
In recent weeks, there has been increased noise around the quarterback situation in Dallas, despite the massive new extension signed by Prescott in the offseason.
What Did Klatt Say About the Sanders-Prescott Comparison?
In response to Whitlock saying that he “sees the same player” in Sanders and Prescott, Klatt quickly outlined his opinion by detailing that he disagreed with that comparison for numerous reasons.
“Dak Prescott, even now, is not as accurate as Shedeur is now. Shedeur has a much better command of the game at this point in his career,” Klatt explained.
I compare Shedeur Sanders to Dak Prescott. @joelklatt disagrees strongly. "There's a vast difference in their ability…" pic.twitter.com/beeEE9X6nd
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) November 27, 2024
Klatt further commented on how he sees Sanders as a unique combination of talents that he insinuated Dak does not have to the same degree.
Shedeur Sanders’ Season and NFL Draft Projection
Sanders is enjoying a standout draft-year campaign for the Buffaloes this season and has been one of the major reasons behind the team’s success to this point. Currently residing in fourth position in the Big 12 with an 8-3 record, the Buffaloes have seen drastic improvement since the arrival of Sanders and his father.
Statistically, Sanders has 3,488 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions this year while also adding four additional touchdowns as a runner. At the time of this writing, the son of Coach Prime is expected to be selected in the first round of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft and could be the first quarterback off the board.
According to Pro Football Network Dalton Miller’s Top 100 Big Board, Sanders projects to be taken 27th overall. He details how Sanders “is the evolution of the pocket passer. He’s athletic enough to get on the hoof and pick up first downs with his legs, but many might be surprised to hear he’s not close to the athlete his father was. Instead, he fits into the Geno Smith or C.J. Stroud-like mold.”
While it remains to be seen what team drafts Sanders next year or whether he will develop into a superstar like his father, it is evident some analysts believe he has the ability to thrive and become a special talent at the professional level.