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Shedeur Sanders: 2025 NFL draft scouting report, rankings

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Why Mel Kiper Jr. doesn't view Shedeur Sanders as worthy of No. 1 pick (1:40)

Mel Kiper Jr. has Shedeur Sanders ranked 13th on his Big Board and does not view him or any other quarterback in this draft class as worthy of the top pick. (1:40)

Shedeur Sanders is one of the most exciting prospects for the next 2025 NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound passer returned for his second season at Colorado after throwing 27 touchdown passes and rushing for four scores in 2023.

But what is his draft stock? How does he compare to other quarterbacks in the class? Where does he excel, and where does he still need work? Draft experts Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Field Yates and Steve Muench from Scouts Inc. provide their scouting reports:

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Shedeur Sanders scouting report

Scouts Inc.:

Sanders is accurate with the quick release to pick defenses apart with short-to-intermediate passes, which is a big reason why he excels when Colorado spreads the field. In 2023, he set Colorado school records for passing yards in a season (3,230), completion percentage (69.3%) and touchdown-to-interception ratio (27-3) despite frequently poor pass protection. He throws to open receivers and leads them to yards after the catch. Sanders spins the ball well and showed better timing and touch on his downfield throws last season.

As much as I like Sanders, it's important to add context. The race for QB1 is still wide open. There's still room for improvement when it comes to Sanders attacking vertically. And while he extends plays and makes off-platform throws, he's not a dangerous runner. -- Muench

Kiper:

You won't find a tougher or more resilient quarterback prospect than Sanders. I'm always impressed watching him throw on the move, rolling either left or right. He is very accurate in those spots and has the arm to drive the ball. When his mechanics and footwork are sound, he can pick apart a defense. And while he's not necessarily a major rushing threat, he can keep the chains moving with his legs when there is an opening. -- Kiper

Miller:

With pinpoint accuracy, toughness in the pocket and field vision that allows him to make plays to every level of the field, Sanders has emerged as the class's top quarterback. He has turned the ball over more this season, but Sanders is playing with better pocket poise and timing. There will be time for Sanders to clean up some of his bad habits -- throwing late over the middle and holding onto the ball for too long -- but his accuracy and ability to make off-platform plays from different arm angles pushes him to QB1. -- Miller

Yates:

Sanders is one of the purest throwers of the football that you will study in this class, as he is surgical passing from the pocket with a cannon arm and incredible accuracy. He is capable of completing throws that many other quarterbacks wouldn't even attempt. The evaluation on Sanders behind the Colorado offensive line has been tricky (tied for the FBS high with 52 sacks taken last season), but with time and space to throw, he'll pick any defensive look apart. -- Yates