Shedeur Sanders and the Draft

Shedeur Sanders was expected to be a top ten 2025 draft pick in the NFL draft. Shedeur had a standout season alongside his wide receiver Travis Hunter. Shedeur made a lot of money as a college player through brand deals and the recently introduced NIL deal approval. Shedeur developed a cult following and was somewhat of a spectacle throughout his final collegiate season at Colorado. Shedeur did well at the combine and had a lot of eyes on him. However, part of the combine deals with team/player interviews. Shedeur, though considered a good quarterback, was too arrogant with his interviews. Shedeur was talking to teams and telling them that if they drafted him, he was going to change the franchise and become the face of the organization. He did not sell himself well at all and did not consider the off the field side of getting drafted. Due to Sheduer’s arrogance, he fell to the fifth round of the draft and was picked at number 144. Sheduer is a great example of trying to oversell himself, this is something that can draw skepticism and it sets an unrealistic standard. In this specific instance, making everything about yourself will turn people away rather than gain their support. In the situation of a draft, players should be confident while remaining humble and grateful for their recognition. Shedeur seems to be self-centered and likes to live a flashy lifestyle. He caused NFL teams to question if he would buy into a team or if he just expected people to buy into him. Though Sanders was getting interviewed during the time of most of his egotistical comments; he should have shut up about himself. This shows how when answering questions, you should have the other persons interest in mind rather than your own. This story also shows the importance of having confidence while remaining humble and not spilling the candy about how great you or your product are.