Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback prospect from Jackson State University, has seen his draft stock plummet after an underwhelming performance at the Scouting Combine and interviews. Several mock drafts released over the past day have Sanders slipping out of the first round entirely.
Top quarterbacks like Cam Ward are now being viewed as more polished and attractive options for teams. The gap between Sanders and Ward is widening, with some mock drafts placing Ward ahead of Sanders in team needs.
The Raiders are considered one of the main teams targeting Sanders, but their opinion on him seems to be shifting. With a strong need for a quarterback, the Raiders might be better off exploring free agency instead of reaching for Sanders at six overall or later.
In recent mock drafts, some teams have been willing to trade up to secure Sanders, but now even they are reevaluating his prospects. The Raiders’ situation is particularly pressing, as they would avoid reaching for a quarterback if they could find a more reliable option through free agency.
Source: https://raiderswire-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2025/03/03/qb-shedeur-sanders-stock-falling-out-round-1-post-combine-nfl-mock-drafts/81199381007