Shedeur Sanders: 2025 NFL draft scouting report, rankings
Shedeur Sanders is one of the most exciting prospects in the 2025 NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound quarterback had 4,134 passing yards, 37 touchdown throws and eight interceptions at Colorado in 2024. He tied for 20th nationally in QBR at 75.5, leading the Buffaloes to a 9-4 finish.
But what is his draft stock? How does he compare to Miami's Cam Ward and other quarterbacks? Where does he excel, and where does he still need work?
Draft experts Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Steve Muench from Scouts Inc., Jordan Reid and Field Yates provide their scouting reports:
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Shedeur Sanders scouting report
Kiper: QB1
You won't find a tougher or more resilient quarterback prospect than Sanders, who took 99 sacks over the past two seasons but still put up really strong numbers. I'm always impressed watching him throw on the move, rolling either left or right. He is very accurate in those spots and has the arm to drive the ball. When his mechanics and footwork are sound, he can pick apart a defense. And while he's not necessarily a major rushing threat, he can keep the chains moving with his legs when there is an opening.
Miller: QB2
With pinpoint accuracy, toughness in the pocket and field vision that allows him to make plays to every level of the field, Sanders has emerged as one of the class' top quarterbacks. He turned the ball over more this season, but Sanders played with better pocket poise and timing. There will be time for Sanders to clean up some of his bad habits -- throwing late over the middle and holding onto the ball for too long -- but his accuracy and ability to make off-platform plays from different arm angles are standout traits.
Reid: QB2
Sanders is the most polished passer in the 2025 class. He displays excellent ball placement and poise. Sanders needs to improve in playing on time and getting the ball out quicker. He is not super mobile, but his accuracy and steadiness under pressure make him a first-rounder.
Scouts Inc./Muench: QB2
Sanders is accurate with the quick release to pick defenses apart with short-to-intermediate passes, which is a big reason why he excelled when Colorado spread the field. In 2023, he set Colorado school records for passing yards in a season (3,230), completion percentage (69.3%) and touchdown-to-interception ratio (27-3) despite frequently poor pass protection. He throws to open receivers and leads them to yards after the catch. Sanders spins the ball well and showed better timing and touch on his downfield throws.
There's still room for improvement when it comes to Sanders attacking vertically. And while he extends plays and makes off-platform throws, he's not a dangerous runner.
Yates: QB2
Sanders is a supremely talented pocket passer, displaying accuracy that goes beyond what completion percentage measures. He throws with great placement to allow his receivers chances to run after the catch. I'm consistently impressed with Sanders' big-game mettle, as he thrived in clutch moments for much of the season. He doesn't have a cannon of an arm, but there are so many elevated traits that have allowed him to thrive behind a shaky offensive line.