Shedeur Sanders Projected To Slide-- Oddsmakers Gauging How Far

Shedeur Sanders' status as the most polarizing player in the 2025 class is completely safe and secure as the hours count down toward Thursday's first round.


It's not simply experts, talk show hosts and fans who have differing opinions of the former Colorado quarterback. Oddsmakers have been constantly adjusting their Sanders-related markets throughout the pre-draft season too.


Once forecasted by many to fight fellow quarterback Cam Ward to be the No. 1 general selection, Sanders now has an Over/Under choice area of 8.5 at DraftKings. The general public has backed Sanders with 76 percent of the cash to hear his name called before the ninth choice on Thursday, while 57 percent of the overall bets have him going even later.


Sanders is widely deemed the second-best possibility in a rather uninspired quarterback class. With Ward expected to go No. 1 to Tennessee, Sanders' former Colorado colleague Travis Hunter is in the mix to go next in addition to Penn State pass rush Abdul Carter.


New England and Jacksonville, who own the fourth and 5th general picks, currently have their franchise quarterbacks. That leaves the first appealing potential fit for Sanders with Las Vegas at No. 6, followed by the New York Jets. The Carolina Panthers at No. 8 still have 2023 No. 1 general choice Bryce Young, while the New Orleans Saints might be hoping Sanders is up to No. 9 with Derek Carr's 2025 and beyond status unpredictable due to a shoulder injury.


Should Sanders fall beyond the Saints, his drop could end up being the story of the preliminary with the next four teams each set at quarterback in Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and Miami.


BetMGM is offering Sanders as a +2200 longshot to go No. 2 total, followed by +700 odds he will go No. 3. The book is likewise overing +2200 chances Sanders will be selected with the eighth pick, with his shortest odds being +500 to go No. 9, where the Saints currently sit.


SportsBetting.ag is offering odds on all 32 groups choosing Sanders, regardless of position. The shortest chances come from Cleveland. While the Browns aren't anticipated to pick Sanders at No. 2, they apparently have been fielding telephone call from teams interested in going up.


A trade could see Cleveland move down a couple of areas into a location where the front workplace might be more comfy selecting Sanders. With Deshaun Watson sidelined by a 2nd torn Achilles, the quarterback depth chart presently consists of former Pittsburgh first-round choice Kenny Pickett and veteran Joe Flacco.


SHEDEUR SANDERS TEAM ODDS *


Cleveland Browns (+200 )


Pittsburgh Steelers (+250 )


New Orleans Saints (+300 )


New York City Giants (+350 )


Las Vegas Raiders (+750 )


Los Angeles Rams (+1200 )


New York Jets (+2000 )


Miami Dolphins (+2800 )


Seattle Seahawks (+3300 )


Dallas Cowboys (+3300 )


Indianapolis Colts (+5000 )


San Francisco 49ers (+7500 )


Tennessee Titans (+10000 )


Minnesota Vikings (+10000 )


Detroit Lions (+10000 )


Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+10000 )


Carolina Panthers (+10000 )


Arizona Cardinals (+10000 )


Remaining 14 Teams (+15000 Each)


* Odds from SportsBetting.ag attended to entertainment purposes only.


Sanders' pre-draft journey has been swarming with conjecture, and he will not be on-hand for Thursday's first round in Green Bay in addition to other top potential customers.


Sanders chose not to take part in exercises at the Big 12 Conference's inaugural Pro Day last month, though he remained in attendance at the occasion in Frisco, Texas, highlighting the top NFL prospects in the Big 12, and he told NFL Network (broadcasting the event) that he isn't letting critics get to him.


"It's a lot of critics, it's a great deal of hate," Sanders stated. "But we understand what to do. We understand how to deal with that in every way, so we remain happy."


Sanders selected instead to work out at Colorado's "CU Football Showcase" on April 4. He spoke about his technique and the NFL draft process in general.


"It's definitely a finding out experience," Sanders stated. "A lot of things aren't in your control, and getting the understanding from Dad (Deion Sanders) ... coaches, household and buddies and everyone that's supporting me and helping me through this process, it's exceptionally important. I'm happy that I have those resources."


Sanders was the Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team quarterback on the All-Big 12 group in 2024, tossing for 4,134 lawns and 37 touchdowns for 9-4 Colorado, finishing 8th in the Heisman Trophy balloting.