As Albert Breer of SI.com reported Monday: "I've had more than one person say to me that if Sanders goes in the first round, it'll be because an owner got involved. That, of course, is a bit of a guess from a few guys who are clued into how Sanders is viewed. But it’s also a bit of a window into the way evaluators are looking at the Colorado star."

Shedeur Sanders is one of the top quarterback prospects in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and there are several teams on the hunt for their next franchise signal caller. Miami quarterback Cam Ward is widely expected to be the first player off the board with the Tennessee Titans' No.