Dwyane Wade Warns NFL About Shedeur Sanders As Colorado QB Faces Heat After Draft News

The 2025 NFL Draft is set to begin in just a few hours from now. Conventional wisdom would lead you to believe that Shedeur Sanders was going to be a top-10 pick. But NFL insider Albert Breer has news. Months ago, Breer toyed with a daring prediction–that Shedeur could go No. 3 or 33. Although many were champing at the bit that he was far from a shoo-in for the Giants’ third overall pick, top brass and HC Brian Daboll flew all the way to Colorado just last week for one last look at Sanders. Not to mention, New York’s last-minute check-in was unusual to begin with!

For now, all we have for you is that the Giants’ front office is divided. They would still likely be taking Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, who is largely considered the top overall prospect in this year’s class, at No. 3. This would inevitably mean that Sanders would take a massive free fall to go as deep as the second round. So, the last-minute meeting with Sanders leaves one with more questions than answers: Is this an ownership thing? Which could very well and often be. Now, we don’t have details about what that meeting entailed, but, as late as Monday, Breer had an update to share. “I still think that wide range is in play. I’ve heard they’ve had ups and downs with Sanders.

“My guess, and I’m not 100% on this, would be that they won’t take him with the third pick, even though they liked him as they evaluated him in the fall… To his credit, I have heard he’s been more modest the past couple weeks with teams—early on, some got the impression he was trying to steer his way to certain destinations—and has left those teams with a better feeling than some over the early parts of the process.” Now, 2023 NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade had plenty to say about it on The Timeout:

“A lot of that flak has been whatever people perceived as his personality trait to his talent. They’ve been trying to mix them in together [but] it’s separate. Obviously, he needs to be confident at that position… All I’ve seen him do is win, learn, take teams in places, learn how to win, and have big moments, and be stable, and be one of the people who you could feel confident in those moments. He’s going to make the right plays, he’s going to make the right pass.

“I go off eye test; I don’t go off of ‘What his 40 is versus what his arm strength is?’ All those things, I know, the NFL does that. But as a fan I don’t like the way they’re trying to say that he’s too cocky, he’s too this, he’s too arrogant. He’s too all-these-things. Because he’s going to hit you with this, and he’s going to tell you, ‘If you don’t want your organization to be changed around, don’t draft me!'”

Bottom line: NFL decision‑makers prize quarterback poise and transparency over pedigree alone. If Sanders lands in Round 2, it won’t reflect a lack of arm talent, but rather the league’s premium on adaptability. Teams seeking a transformational leader must weigh swagger against substance, and only the latter lasts in pro football.

Prime Time stands strong for Shedeur Sanders amid NFL draft criticism

Deion Sanders has faced his fair share of criticism throughout his career. However, he never let it break him, and now, he’s standing firm for his sons, especially Shedeur. The NFL Hall of Famer, who’s seen success both on the field and off as a two-sport star, acknowledged the intense pressure his sons face. He said, “You’ve got to understand, when that last name is on your back, you’re going to be attacked and ridiculed by naysayers.”

Deion made it clear that, unlike his own draft experience, where he had the luxury of choosing his destination, Shedeur doesn’t have that option. But Shedeur, with his calm demeanor, isn’t bothered by the outside noise. “One thing I learned is to not really care about anybody’s opinion but those around us who matter,” he explained, showing his resilience.

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The criticism around Shedeur’s confidence, especially his ‘braggadocio,’ hasn’t gone unnoticed by Deion. He defended his son, recalling the days when he would sprint a 4.27-second 40-yard dash at the combine, saying, “I don’t know what they expect from my kids… They’re daddy’s sons, man.” This bold confidence, inherited from his father, isn’t a flaw but a trait of a winner. Shedeur, Deion added, “is a workaholic… and sometimes people forget what he’s accomplished here at CU.”

As the NFL draft draws closer, Deion is certain of one thing: “We’ve already won… Shedeur’s getting drafted… He’s going in the first round.” For Deion, this isn’t just about stats or criticism; it’s about legacy and the unshakeable belief that his sons are destined for greatness. Despite the doubts, he knows Shedeur is built for the challenges ahead, both on and off the field.