Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft stock is already a hot topic, but it gave way to a heated debate after an anonymous NFL assistant coach reportedly called him “brash” and “arrogant” following an interview at the NFL Scouting Combine.
NFL insider Josina Anderson shared the comments on social media, noting that the coach’s assessment was the opposite of how Sanders appeared to most reporters at the event.
NFL Fans Not Impressed By Unfair Viewpoint of Shedeur Sanders
Anderson said Sanders was cordial, polite, witty, and thoughtful during his press conference. Yet, the unnamed coach allegedly took issue with “the culture” surrounding high-profile athletes who achieved fame and financial success before setting foot in the NFL. This opinion made many fans question whether Sanders faced an unfair bias.
One fan wrote, “With all the Shadeur Sanders stuff, watch how they roll out the red carpet for Arch Manning when it’s his time to get drafted, they are gonna treat him like the king of England.”
With all the Shadeur Sanders stuff, watch how they roll out the red carpet for Arch Manning when it’s his time to get drafted, they are gonna treat him like the king of England.
— Steven The Heathen (@whoelsebutme87) March 4, 2025
Another said, “This, I believe to be true, and he has that in him, but I also think with the right management, he can be well taken care of.”
this i believe to be true and he has that in him, but i also think with the right management he can be well taken care of
— JBA Meet me in the Middle extremes are Bad (@AdlerJoelle) March 3, 2025
One fan pointed out, “Translation: Coach not in the Top 5 wants his draft stock to plummet so he can draft him.”
Another didn’t hold back, saying, “Well, he is. He’s not a leader. He never beat a ranked team. He is going to be a failure in the NFL.”
One X user explained, “He legit doesn’t want to go to most teams that suck. It’s his strategy.”
“Everyone trying to tank his stock. He’s still a top 2 pick,” said another.
The debate goes on, but it’s clear Sanders’ road to the NFL will be watched closely. Here’s what was precisely said about Sanders. Josina shared a tweet about Sanders’ pre-draft evaluation. “A quarterbacks coach from a team drafting in the top 7 referred to Shedeur Sanders as coming off ‘brash’ and ‘arrogant’ in his team interview and made his assessment known to a number of people.”
Josina did not name the team but expressed disappointment over the coach’s judgment. She highlighted the contrast between the coach’s opinion and how Sanders presented himself at the Combine.
Voicing her concern, Josina wrote, “The modern-day college athlete is evolving, as is the scale of business and opportunities surrounding them before entering professional leagues. Adaption sounds necessary, and not just for Sanders.”
I am disappointed to hear that a quarterbacks coach from a team drafting in the top 7 referred to Shedeur Sanders as coming off “brash” and “arrogant” in his team interview and making his assessment known to a number of people, per source. I’m purposely not naming the team, as… pic.twitter.com/OjCTciEZIa
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 3, 2025
Nonetheless, fair evaluations matter, ensuring athletes like Shedeur Sanders are judged by their talent and character, not preconceptions.