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New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shedeur Sanders partied with ‘a million' in Louis Vuitton cases after NFL draft — Deion Sanders Jr. reveals wild party details
Shedeur Sanders was carrying around a serious amount of cash while partying in Dallas after his fall to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. The former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, who was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns, was gifted $1 million inside of a Louis Vuitton case during his star-studded party at Hyde & Seek, according to his brother, Deion Sanders Jr. After a viral snapshot of Shedeur holding the money, his brother Deion Jr. disputed a rumor that it was $100,000. 'Let's tell the correct story now… It was actually a gift that he received…. and it was a million,' Deion Jr. who was at the party, wrote Monday on X. Deion didn't say who gave Shedeur the money. Shedeur, 23, partied until around 2 a.m. with his friends family, including his sister Deiondra Sanders and rappers, Kodak Black, Yung Miami and TrapBoyFreddy, according to Page Six. Jamaican dancehall singer Shenseea, who's been linked to Shedeur, was also at the bash. 3 Shedeur Sanders parties at Hyde & Seek after being selected to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. / Shutterstock 3 Shedeur Sanders parties at Hyde & Seek after being selected to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. / Shutterstock At one point, Shedeur performed his single, 'Perfect Timing.' Sanders was the second quarterback the Browns selected in the draft after Cleveland added former Oregon standout Dillon Gabriel at No. 94. In addition to the rookies, the Browns' quarterback room includes Kenny Pickett and veterans Joe Flacco and Deshaun Watson, who could miss the 2025 season after re-tearing his Achilles. 3 Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders takes part in passing drills during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. AP Shedeur was the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior last fall, and he threw a school-record 64 touchdown passes over two seasons at Colorado. The school retired his jersey earlier this month, along with hybrid star Travis Hunter, whom the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to acquire with the No. 2 pick.
New York Post
26-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Shedeur Sanders finally lands with Browns in fifth round to end dramatic NFL draft tumble
Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft slide finally ended two days later. The Browns traded up and took Sanders with the No. 144 overall pick in the fifth round Saturday he after he was stunningly passed over in the first three rounds. Advertisement The selection ended months of chatter over where the notable quarterback prospect would begin his pro football career and came after several teams, including the same Browns, Giants, Steelers, Raiders and Saints, passed over Sanders on Day 1. The Browns even again elected not to take Sanders twice in the early portion of the second round of the NFL festivities, taking place in Green Bay, Wis, and he lasted through 102 picks. Cleveland previously selected Oregon's Dillon Gabriel with the 94th pick before taking Sanders exactly 50 picks later. Advertisement Sanders is coming off a 2024 season at Colorado in which he was named Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns. Shedeur Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes passes the football in the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Folsom Field on November 4, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado. Getty Images He threw for 64 touchdown passes over his two seasons, a school record. Prior to arriving in Boulder, the quarterback had played the first two years of his college football career at Jackson State. Advertisement Over the course of his four years in college, Sanders threw a combined 134 touchdown passes and recorded 14,347 passing yards. Follow The Post's live coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks on during a ceremony to retire his jersey before the Black and Gold Spring Game at Folsom Field on April 19, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. Getty Images for ONIT Advertisement Sanders, who played under his father Deion at both collegiate stops, has been one of the most scrutinized players in this year's draft class, and his draft stock has fluctuated since the 2024 season ended. The QB had been believed to be a top-five pick at one point and was linked to the Giants, who ended up taking Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter with the No. 3 pick and then trading for pick No. 25 to take another quarterback — Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The final Shedeur Sanders NFL draft takedown could be the worst of all: ‘He's not that good'
One veteran NFL assistant coach and a longtime AFC executive didn't spare former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Sanders, who could be a top-three pick or even slide to the second round, had negative interviews with two teams, whose personnel didn't hold back in NFL Network's draft evaluation by Tom Pelissero. Advertisement Sanders was 'the worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life,' said one longtime NFL assistant coach. 'He's so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. … But the biggest thing is, he's not that good.' Another veteran AFC executive explained that his team's interview with Sanders 'didn't go great.' Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks on during a ceremony to retire his jersey before the Black and Gold Spring Game at Folsom Field on April 19, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. Getty Images for ONIT 'He wants to dictate what he's going to do and what's best for him. He makes you feel small,' the exec said. Other executives and coaches around the league had positive things to say about Sanders, who was the the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior last fall. Advertisement Some NFC assistant coaches praised him for being a talented passer and said he needs to develop and get stronger. Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. AP The quarterback, who is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has been was under a microscope since February's NFL Scouting Combine, where some said he acted 'brash' and 'entitled.' NFL Network's Kyle Brandt said he was 'triggered' and 'in my feelings' by the anonymous reviews in Pelissero's evaluation. 'Shut up anonymous coach! I am so triggered by this. Shut up!' Brandt said, calling it 'bullcrap', among other things. 'I think it's tasteless. I think the timing is ridiculous … Is it really the worst interview? Or are you just going for a headline? Advertisement 'Maybe the vibe you set in the room was critical and maybe Shedeur picked up on that and maybe he was right … because the first second you could, you went anonymously and started spouting off about this player. 'I see entitlement in a grown professional who's going around anonymously destroying young athletes with very personal quotes anonymously as they're about to realize their dream and become professionals.' Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, left, talks with quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. AP Many have interpreted Sanders' overly confident demeanor as cockiness. His father, who coached him at Colorado for two seasons after the pair left FCS Jackson State, said he's being treated differently because of his last name. Advertisement Sanders threw a school-record 64 touchdown passes over two seasons at Colorado. His jersey was retired last weekend, along with receiver-cornerback hybrid Travis Hunter, who's expected to be a top pick Thursday. The Titans hold the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, followed by the Giants at No. 2 and the Browns have the third pick. The expectation is both the Browns and Giants will pass on Sanders, which could have him tumbling to the Steelers with the 21st pick or the second round. Travis Hunter, left, and Shedeur Sanders, right, react after their jersey retirements during Colorado's NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. AP The 2025 NFL Draft, taking place in Green Bay, Wis., begins Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. It will air on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.
New York Post
23-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
The final Shedeur Sanders NFL draft takedown could be the worst of all: ‘He's not that good'
One veteran NFL assistant coach and a longtime AFC executive didn't spare former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Sanders, who could be a top-three pick or even slide to the second round, had negative interviews with two teams, whose personnel didn't hold back in NFL Network's draft evaluation by Tom Pelissero. Advertisement Sanders was 'the worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life,' said one longtime NFL assistant coach. 'He's so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. … But the biggest thing is, he's not that good.' Another veteran AFC executive explained that his team's interview with Sanders 'didn't go great.' 4 Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks on during a ceremony to retire his jersey before the Black and Gold Spring Game at Folsom Field on April 19, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. Getty Images for ONIT Advertisement 'He wants to dictate what he's going to do and what's best for him. He makes you feel small,' the exec said. Other executives and coaches around the league had positive things to say about Sanders, who was the the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior last fall. Some NFC assistant coaches praised him for being a talented passer and said he needs to develop and get stronger. Advertisement 4 Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. AP The quarterback, who is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has been was under a microscope since February's NFL Scouting Combine, where some said he acted 'brash' and 'entitled.' NFL Network's Kyle Brandt said he was 'triggered' and 'in my feelings' by the anonymous reviews in Pelissero's evaluation. Advertisement 'Shut up anonymous coach! I am so triggered by this. Shut up!' Brandt said, calling it 'bullcrap', among other things. 'I think it's tasteless. I think the timing is ridiculous … Is it really the worst interview? Or are you just going for a headline? 'Maybe the vibe you set in the room was critical and maybe Shedeur picked up on that and maybe he was right … because the first second you could, you went anonymously and started spouting off about this player. 'I see entitlement in a grown professional who's going around anonymously destroying young athletes with very personal quotes anonymously as they're about to realize their dream and become professionals.' 4 Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, left, talks with quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. AP Many have interpreted Sanders' overly confident demeanor as cockiness. His father, who coached him at Colorado for two seasons after the pair left FCS Jackson State, said he's being treated differently because of his last name. Sanders threw a school-record 64 touchdown passes over two seasons at Colorado. Advertisement His jersey was retired last weekend, along with receiver-cornerback hybrid Travis Hunter, who's expected to be a top pick Thursday. The Titans hold the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, followed by the Giants at No. 2 and the Browns have the third pick. The expectation is both the Browns and Giants will pass on Sanders, which could have him tumbling to the Steelers with the 21st pick or the second round. 4 Travis Hunter, left, and Shedeur Sanders, right, react after their jersey retirements during Colorado's NCAA college football spring game, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. AP Advertisement The 2025 NFL Draft, taking place in Green Bay, Wis., begins Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. It will air on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.
