HOUSTON — Coach Deion Sanders swiftly dismantled the false narrative about his alleged plan to limit Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s NFL draft options. In a candid interview with Colorado reporter Romi Bean, Sanders didn’t mince his words, stating, “A lie is so fast. It can outrun the truth any day. That’s a bold-faced lie. That’s a stupid lie.” His unequivocal denial should put an end to these baseless rumors.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Travis Hunter are not just highly-touted, they are potential Heisman Trophy candidates for the upcoming 2024 regular season. Their stellar performances led by Deion Sanders have sparked speculation that both athletes will choose to enter the 2025 NFL Draft. If they do, their exceptional talent will undoubtedly attract the attention of professional teams.
However, Coach Prime told Bean why the rumor was unfounded and did not come from him.
“I have more than six owners that are friends. I have more than six GMs that are friends. You got to understand, I played 14 [seasons], and I worked another 17, I believe, in the NFL Network and CBS. I know a lot of people. Come on. So I would I would never do that? Before, I would disclose, if I was that stupid, I wouldn’t disclose the teams I would want them to play for. I would disclose the several that I wouldn’t. That’s stupid. That’s stupidity. I would never do that.”
In 2023, Shedeur Sanders passed for 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns, and three interceptions for a 151.7 quarterback rating. His impressive collegiate career stats include two seasons at Jackson State University. Sanders has completed 914 of 1,331 passes for 10,219 yards, 97 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions, averaging 2271.03 total yards of offense, with a passer efficiency rating of 154.66. Shedeur is also dangerous on the ground, rushing for 1,102 yards and 13 scores.
Hunter plays in the Buffaloes’ secondary and is effective as a wide receiver. On offense, he has 75 receptions for 909 receiving yards and nine touchdown receptions. When he flips the script, he has five career interceptions, fifteen passes defended, a pick-six, and one fumble recovery in 17 games.
Deion Sanders believes the tandem of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter has the talent to be selected in the first round, and many pundits agree.
