Teams linked to Sanders including the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints passed on him in the late first and early second rounds, respectively, in favor of Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough. The Tennessee Titans also selected Cam Ward with the top overall pick.

Sanders Jr., who is Shedeur’s half-brother, also re-shared a tweet from Andrew Fillipponi of Pittsburgh’s 93.7 The Fan that quoted ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper, a noted fan of Colorado’s former quarterback.