Most football fans thought the son of Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders, would go in the first round of the NFL Draft yesterday. He did not. Then, he did not go in the second round. That was even more shocking. Of course, Twitter was abuzz with opinions on the issue.
ESPN when their ridiculous Shedeur Sanders media push didn’t work pic.twitter.com/NDe4NxJrHu
— Dino Spumoni (@bonesbilly04) April 25, 2025
I'm sick of the "racism" claims in relation to Shedeur Sanders not being picked in the first round...
— Dan Clark (@DanClarkSports) April 25, 2025
1) He's not elite (arm strength, speed, and athleticism are mediocre).
2) Fewer teams were seeking QBs (after so many went last year).
3) His attitude is questionable. pic.twitter.com/UsTFWV7ZA2
"Donnie from Queens on the car phone, you're on the FAN, whaddya think of Shedeur Sanders not getting picked in the first round?" pic.twitter.com/mcfQI10rcc
— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) April 25, 2025
Even President Trump was shocked by it all.
Shedeur Sanders had a whole custom-made draft room for tonight…
— Kicks (@kicks) April 25, 2025
It was put to no use after falling out of the first round 😭😭😭
pic.twitter.com/TWFUqjHp99
His family was certainly prepared for a first round pick.
I can understand not taking Shedeur Sanders early. I didn't think he was elite.
— Pradheep J. Shanker, M.D. (@neoavatara) April 26, 2025
But taking guys like Tyler Shough ahead of him? Okey dokey.
Someone is going to be seriously wrong looking back at this draft.
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ESPN's race idolators, Deion groupies, and so-called "black" Twitter made Shedeur Sanders toxic. They're going to blame racism when they did this. People are afraid of the Shedeur circus.
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) April 26, 2025
One of the wildest 'Shedeur did not get picked in the first or second round because racism' tweets came from a freelance writer and pop culture expert. Yikes!
this comparison might sound a little extreme, but at this point...
— Sassington, M.C. (@MissSassbox) April 26, 2025
watching Shedeur Sanders not be drafted this long, feels like watching the slave who tried to runaway getting whipped.
it's not about skill or personality anymore. this is punishment, now. #NFLDraft
Yes, this comparison sounds very extreme. Particularly, because Shedeur comes from wealth and has had access to anything in life he wanted.
You're a disgrace, making such a disgusting comparison. https://t.co/6mkYmRrqRp
— JeromeMaida (@jerome_maida) April 26, 2025
It really was so gross. Some comparisons are just too far, even for those trying to rage bait on Twitter.
I do not expect anyone who refuses to acknowledge, understand, or emphasize with slavery to accept or confirm this tweet.
— Sassington, M.C. (@MissSassbox) April 26, 2025
As a matter of fact, it even further extends the issue at hand.
Most humans fully acknowledge and understand the horrors of slavery. That doesn't make the tweet any better.
Not to mention over 80% of the players drafted so far have been black.
— Cajun Cowboy (@CajunCowboy15) April 26, 2025
Apparently, that's different or something.
Sassy, a racist reach. If the kid can play they’ll draft him. Put it to rest.
— Clarence Hemingway (@CHTigerFan63) April 26, 2025
— Bob Heaney (@BobHeaney3) April 26, 2025
It’s not extreme. It’s nonsensical.
— 🇺🇸Joe’s Watch🇺🇸 (He/Haw) (@PaTroll21) April 26, 2025
It's just a bridge too far.
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