Colorado Buffaloes quarterback and top NFL prospect Shedeur Sanders has taken to X to embrace the recent criticism and noise surrounding his draft stock. As with most top prospects entering the NFL Draft, every move, play, interview, and decision made is scrutinized by NFL franchises, media analysts, and interested fans. As a result, Sanders has responded to that recent criticism.
What Did Shedeur Sanders Post on Social Media?
Sanders enjoyed a strong season with the Buffaloes this year and was a big reason for their team’s success. During the campaign, he had 4,134 passing yards, 37 touchdown passes, and only 10 interceptions.
I love the doubt and the negativity,
it makes the story even more Legendary !— Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) January 24, 2025
Sanders explained how he appreciated and enjoyed the criticism and doubt he had been receiving lately. He also outlined how it was all going to make his ongoing football journey that much better.
“I love the doubt and the negativity, it makes the story even more Legendary!” Sanders stated.
At this time, it appears as though Sanders and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward will be the two top QBs selected in the NFL Draft later this April.
Sanders’ PFN’s 2025 NFL Draft Projection
In Pro Football Network’s recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft completed by Derek Tate, Sanders was selected No. 1 overall by the Tennessee Titans.
As Tate notes, “If you were to poll Tennessee Titans fans on whether they would like to see another year of Will Levis under center, I would venture to guess the vast majority of the fan base likely wants to see the team go in a different direction. Personally, I’d be shocked if Brian Callahan isn’t willing to jump at the opportunity of bringing in a new face of the franchise under center.
“Shedeur Sanders threw for 7,364 yards and 64 touchdowns over his two years at Colorado, but his interceptions more than tripled from his junior to senior year.
“Sanders is far from a perfect prospect, with some limitations in his arm talent and eyebrow-raising responses to the media when things haven’t gone well in Colorado, but his flashes of processing, anticipation, and off-script creation all project favorably to competently running an NFL offense.”
It’s clear that Sanders has the ability to make a difference at the professional level and be the missing piece the Titans have been looking for at quarterback. Meanwhile, as evidenced by his social media posts, Sanders is embracing the criticism from the fans and media ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.