Tennessee Titans cancel private work out with Shedeur Sanders after pro day
After Colorado's pro day, at which all 32 NFL teams were represented, including the Tennessee Titans, who hold the No. 1 overall pick, the team and quarterback Shedeur Sanders mutually agreed to cancel their previously scheduled private workout.
The Titans had already conducted a private session with Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who is viewed as the favorite for the top pick. However, following a strong showing in Boulder, the team felt confident enough in Sanders' performance that no private workout was necessary. According to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website, the Titans have seen enough to decide on the Buffaloes' signal-caller
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Sanders impressed scouts by completing 58 of his 63 passes during the NFL Showcase, displaying his accuracy and deep-ball strength in drills. The Titans' brass left Boulder not only impressed by Sanders but also by his teammate, Travis Hunter.
"Shedeur threw the ball well, and we got to see him out there with Travis," Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi told Wyatt. "And Travis, everything you see on film – he is one of the twitchiest athletes I've ever seen. He's impressive. It was good to see Shedeur go through the whole workout, and the two-minute drill after. It just confirms a lot of stuff you saw on tape – he can drive the deep ball, you saw that here today."
In 2024, Sanders passed for over 4,000 yards with 37 touchdowns and ten interceptions on 74% completion. While some scouts still have questions about his fit and the next level, his mechanics at the pro day offered encouraging signs in front of 31 other teams besides the Titans.
The Titans' decision to skip a private workout with Sanders suggests they are narrowing their options ahead of the draft and have seen enough to be confident in Sanders. However, the fact that they sent a large contingent to Boulder means that Sanders is likely still firmly in play for the top overall pick.
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