New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- The 2025 NFL Draft delivered a major shock when Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, slid all the way to the fifth round. Expected to be a top pick, Sanders was taken by the Cleveland Browns at No. 144 overall. But the even bigger surprise was that Sanders reportedly told the Baltimore Ravens not to draft him just three picks earlier at No. 141.

Shedeur Sanders was a star at Colorado, dazzling with his strong arm and calm under pressure. Many expected him to be a first- or second-round pick, but he ended up as the sixth quarterback taken. Teams may have hesitated due to concerns about how his skills fit their systems or because of his pre-draft choices. Whatever the cause, his drop...