Josh Pate Reacts to Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft Slide

Shedeur Sanders' Draft Day Surprise

• 🏈 Shedeur Sanders experienced a significant fall in the NFL Draft, dropping much further than mock drafts and expert predictions suggested.
• 📉 He was not selected in the first, second, third, or fourth rounds, leading to widespread speculation about the reasons behind his slide.

NFL Front Office Feedback

• 🗣️ Information from NFL front offices indicated that Sanders was a "no take" for some teams, even before the draft began.
• ❓ Feedback suggested he had a disastrous interview process, appearing ill-prepared and giving the impression he was "mailing it in" due to an inflated sense of his draft stock.
• ⚠️ Some teams expressed concern about his maturity and preparedness when detached from his father, Deion Sanders, for the first time.

The "Deion Tax" Theory

• 🧐 The concept of a "Deion tax" was discussed, initially referring to the influx of uninformed opinions into college football due to Deion Sanders' popularity.
• 🤔 Some social media users questioned if Shedeur was paying a "Deion tax" in the draft, implying Deion's influence was a negative factor.
• 💡 The speaker clarified that while he understood the connection, his "Deion tax" concept was different, but acknowledged the argument that Deion's presence could be a factor.

Market Dynamics and Collusion Claims

• 📊 The media and draft industry were perceived to have vastly overinflated Shedeur's draft stock.
• 🚀 This situation was described as "one-of-one" due to Deion Sanders' unique status as a father and coach.
• 🚫 Claims of "collusion" among NFL teams were dismissed as an oversimplification; teams simply perceived risks and had different needs, narrowing the market for Sanders.
• 📉 Many teams likely saw him as a backup prospect, and his perceived persona made him unsuitable for that role, further reducing his draft appeal.

Player Evaluation and Future Outlook

• 🌟 Despite the draft slide, the speaker believes Shedeur Sanders is a "heck of a football player" with the skill set to succeed in the NFL.
• 🧠 This draft experience may have injected a much-needed dose of reality and maturity into Sanders, which could be crucial for his development.
• 🎯 If given a fair shot, he has the potential to succeed, as players with lesser skill sets have thrived in the league.