Shedeur Sanders took center stage at Colorado’s NFL Showcase on April 4, displaying his skills ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. While Sanders impressed scouts with his accuracy and deep-ball throws, some raised concerns about the Buffaloes quarterback patting the football. NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt offered a unique perspective on Sanders’ journey and performance during an episode of “Good Morning Football.”
Shedeur Sanders Highlights From Colorado’s NFL Showcase
The Colorado NFL Showcase, held at the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility in Boulder, drew scouts and executives from quarterback-needy teams like the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans.
Shedeur Sanders Pro Day Highlights 🔥 #SkoBuffs pic.twitter.com/Lx8p98opMq
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Sanders, who skipped the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine, used this pro day to show off his consistency and arm talent. He completed 58 of 63 passes during the session, including several deep throws, highlighting his timing and touch.
Among the highlights was a perfectly placed 55-yard pass to wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., which drew praise for its air distance and accuracy. Sanders also ran a mock two-minute drill — something he was known for throughout his college career.
NBC Sports analyst Lawrence Jackson Jr. posted: Outside of prob Joe Burrow, Shedeur Sanders is the most “pro ready” QB to come into the NFL Draft in the last 20 years (imo), all things considered…
a *ridiculously* easy evaluation has been made difficult by the football media folks
stay tuned tho.”
Sanders’ Showcase Sparks Debate About Patting the Football
Brandt opened with sarcasm, joking that Sanders’ habit of patting the football should disqualify him entirely. “I don’t think you can draft Shedeur Sanders because he pats the football,” he said. “He’ll go undrafted, suffer irreparable damage, and end up in a different line of work.”
While showing clips of great quarterbacks doing the same, Brandt quipped, “I did the research. No QB who pats the ball has ever been successful. None. Zero.”
He then got serious: “This is going to be the Shedeur story — criticism just for criticism’s sake. Saying he’ll break the rookie interceptions record because he pats the ball is ridiculous.”
Brandt pointed out the inconsistency in how other prospects are treated. “Cam Ward pats the ball, too. Nobody said a word. You’re saying it because his last name is Sanders. Josh Allen does it. Brady does it. It’s nonsense.”
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— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) April 7, 2025
Beyond the mechanics debate, Brandt emphasized what sets Sanders apart: his mental toughness and the weight of being Deion Sanders’ son. “I’m so impressed he’s here, about to be an NFL QB. That pressure can eat a young person alive,” he said.
He also praised Sanders’ grit, recalling how he kept battling despite being one of the most sacked quarterbacks in college football. “He was sacked eight times in one game—and kept getting up every time.”