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 leveled up to become of the top QBs in this class. He turned the ball over more in 2024 (10 INTs) but played with better pocket poise and timing. He completed 74% of his passes and was second in the FBS in touchdown passes (37).
Sanders has some bad habits he needs to clean up, such as throwing late over the middle and holding onto the ball for too long. That will ultimately determine his NFL success, but his accuracy and ability to make off-platform plays from different arm angles should get him drafted early in the first round.
Reid: QB2
Sanders is the most polished passer in the 2025 class. His 6.5% off-target percentage was the third-lowest in the FBS, allowing his receivers to gain yards after the catch. He needs to improve in playing on time and getting the ball out quicker, as his 2.96 seconds to throw ranked 110th in the FBS. He was also sacked 42 times, the second straight season in which he was the nation's most-sacked quarterback. Sanders is not super mobile, but his accuracy and steadiness under pressure make him a first-rounder.
Scouts Inc./Muench: QB2
Sanders is physically and mentally tough. He takes big hits to make plays and can elevate his game in critical situations. He held onto the ball too long and tried to make too much happen in 2024, but he's shown the ability to get the ball out and pick defenses apart with short to intermediate passes over the course of his career.
Sanders can throw receivers open, holding safeties with his eyes and getting through his progressions given time and space. He keeps his eyes downfield as he moves around the pocket, and he makes off platform throws. His arm is strong enough to make every throw, and he can pass into tight windows when he gets the ball out in time and with anticipation. He also can scramble for first downs.
Yates: QB2
Sanders is unequivocally the best pocket passer in this year's draft class. His ball placement and ability to throw with touch are outstanding, and he has a ton of experience (25 starts at Colorado and 25 more at Jackson State). Sanders also brings a fearlessness and toughness to the position.
He will need to clean up his pocket navigation, though. While he played behind a shaky offensive line at Colorado, he led the FBS with 42 sacks taken. But he has the traits to be drafted extremely early.