At this point in the football season, it is common for NFL fans to begin watching college games and highlight the potential for the 2025 NFL Draft prospects, with fans supporting or pushing back on speculation about who their favorite club will select. In the case of one New York Giants fan, they believe that drafting Shedeur Sanders is not the right path forward for the franchise.
Heading into Week 17’s Saturday slate, Pro Football Network projects that the Giants have the best odds of landing the top spot in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to PFN’s Playoff Predictor.
Factoring in each team’s record, metrics, and remaining schedule, our model gives the New York Giants the best odds to pick No. 1 overall (41.4%), and they currently hold the top selection. New York has remaining games against the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons.
Does Social Media Believe Shedeur Sanders Is the Best Choice at QB?
It appears that social media is split about whether Sanders is the best fit for the Giants long-term.
“Still say the Giants should trade down or pick up Travis Hunter. Then, COMPLETELY tank next season, draft Arch, and restart the whole franchise….,” one individual explained, putting his sights on Texas’ Arch Manning who is not eligible until the 2026 NFL Draft.
Still say the Giants should trade down or pick up Travis Hunter. Then, COMPLETELY tank next season, draft Arch, and restart the whole franchise….
— Scott William Quinn (@Quinn5777) December 27, 2024
Another detailed how they thought Sanders would not be hindered by the spotlight of playing in New York City.
“This is a hot take I agree with 100%, he actually is very well prepped for the New York media,” they stated.
This is a hot take I agree with 100%, he actually is very well prepped for the New York media
— Jonny Vision (@JonnyIncredible) December 26, 2024
However, one individual outlined how it was not his media skills but rather his football abilities that he was most worried about for the Giants.
“I think he’ll be excellent with the media, it’s his ability I doubt. He’s not a franchise QB,” they said.
I think he’ll be excellent with the media, it’s his ability I doubt. He’s not a franchise QB
— Shaun 🏈⚾🇬🇧 (@UKMets_Giants) December 26, 2024
Sanders’ 2025 NFL Draft Projection
Despite the debate, Pro Football Network’s Alex Kennedy believes that Sanders will be selected No. 1 overall by the Giants in his recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
As Kennedy explains, “By selecting Shedeur Sanders, the Giants land their quarterback of the future to pair with Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr. Arm strength and accuracy are two of the most distinct selling points on Sanders’ tape. He generates easy velocity and has a degree of off-platform freedom. And while his mechanics aren’t perfect, he can find uncanny ways to hit targets with good placement and touch.”