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ESPN Insider Explains Why Teams Didn't Draft Shedeur Sanders in the First Round

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders attends his jersey retirement ceremony. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

One of the biggest storylines to come out of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft was that Shedeur Sanders was not selected by any teams despite once being considered a top-five pick.

As teams made their decisions on Thursday night, the Colorado quarterback's name continued to not be called. Fans held their breath during some of the teams' selections—such as the New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers or the New York Giants' second pick of the night, as those teams were considered possibilities for Sanders to land with.

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