Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was reportedly “pissed” at the New York Giants following a pre-draft interview that left a lasting impression—for all the wrong reasons.
According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, Sanders took issue with how the Giants approached their interview process. “He felt like the questions they were asking were almost trying to diminish him,” Schultz reported. “He did not like that.”
While specifics of the conversation remain unclear, the fallout may have contributed to one of the more surprising storylines of the 2025 NFL Draft: Sanders’ dramatic slide down draft boards. Once viewed as a potential Day 1 pick, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders wasn’t selected until the fifth round, when the Cleveland Browns traded up to snag him at No. 144 overall.
Tension Behind Closed Doors?
NFL teams are known for their rigorous and sometimes combative interview tactics—especially when evaluating quarterbacks. Sanders, who commanded attention with his on-field performance at Colorado and carried himself with the confidence of a franchise leader, may have clashed with the Giants’ style of evaluation.
Schultz indicated the interaction left a lingering sense of disrespect. “He didn’t like the way that conversation went,” Schultz added. “He was pissed. He really was.”
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The Giants ultimately did not draft a quarterback early in 2025, selecting linemen and defensive backs instead. But their interaction with Sanders is now drawing renewed attention, especially as the young QB prepares for rookie minicamp with the Browns.
Cleveland showed serious interest in Sanders throughout the pre-draft process—meeting with him privately in Boulder, Colorado, alongside Travis Hunter, and investing two draft picks to trade up for him. Their investment, both emotional and strategic, stands in stark contrast to how Sanders reportedly felt treated by other franchises.
As for Sanders, the motivation is likely to stick.
He enters the NFL with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove—not just to teams that passed on him, but to those who may have underestimated him in the process.
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