Shedeur Sanders may very well emerge as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, some teams express concerns that the presence of Deion Sanders could be overly commanding, leading them to hesitate in entrusting Shedeur with the franchise. This sentiment has been echoed by fans on social media, with discussions around the possibility that Deion and Shedeur might seek to dictate their next team or that he might critique every decision made following the draft. Having a Hall of Fame father can bring certain apprehensions.
During a press conference on Saturday, Shedeur Sanders emphasized his willingness to address any questions, including those about his father’s impact on his NFL journey. “I like that I’m able to get in the forefront of everything and they are able to understand me,” he stated in a video shared by ESPN Titans reporter Turron Davenport. “Ask me any questions you want. I’m not ducking. I’m right here live and in the flesh. I’m able to answer any questions out there.”
Davenport tested this statement by inquiring if he perceived his father’s influence as detrimental to his future in the NFL. Shedeur passionately defended the notion, asserting that his father’s involvement is overwhelmingly beneficial and should be a standard for all parents. “I didn’t know your parents wanting the best for you and being involved was a problem,” Sanders remarked, adding, “I think as a parent, each and every one would want the best for their kid. So the fact that he has the opportunity to do that for me… He has the best quarterback in the country. He is supposed to do that.”
Shedeur Sanders on his dad’s involvement: I didn’t know your parents wanting the best for you and being involved was a problem. pic.twitter.com/csecsOtMNy
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) January 25, 2025
While the concerns about Deion Sanders may be exaggerated, he has already dismissed any notions that either he or his son will impose demands on their draft destination. Regardless, Shedeur is likely to face more questions about his father throughout the pre-draft process, so he will need to prepare for this ongoing scrutiny.
