NFL Exec Praises Shedeur Sanders as 'Best of the Bunch' from 2025 Draft QB Class

Cam Ward has been widely considered the top quarterback available at the 2025 NFL draft. That doesn't mean it's unanimous, however.

"[Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders] has been the best of the bunch to me, and I've been impressed by his growth this year," an assistant GM from an NFC team told ESPN's Jordan Reid. "The on-field demeanor has been contagious so far, and the results have shown on that team."

Reid also noted that "multiple sources" said Sanders interviewed well during the NFL Scouting Combine and Shrine Bowl, noting that he "came across as genuine and open, and they all praised his understanding of the game."

At this point, it seems a foregone conclusion that Ward will be the top overall pick for the Tennessee Titans. Where Sanders goes remains to be seen, however, though it's hard to imagine he won't be off the board somewhere in the first round. The B/R NFL Scouting Department considers him the No. 23 overall player in this year's draft, so quarterback-needy teams will be eyeing him early.