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Shedeur Sanders, the standout Colorado Buffaloes quarterback and son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, has become the talk of the town in New York City. The 22-year-old signal-caller drew attention during his recent courtside appearance at Madison Square Garden, where he was met with enthusiastic cheers from the Knicks faithful. While the evening was meant for basketball, Sanders' presence stirred NFL draft chatter surrounding the struggling Giants.
Appearing on the Jumbotron during the Knicks' loss to the Hawks, Sanders raised his arms to a roaring crowd, cementing his status as a fan favorite in a city that's desperate for a new face of its football franchise. As the Giants limp through a dismal 2-11 season, their quarterback situation remains a glaring issue, with speculation intensifying about Sanders potentially becoming their long-term answer under center.
The Giants have endured a tumultuous season following the release of quarterback Daniel Jones in November. Jones, who was benched midway through the season despite g a four-year, $160 million extension, asked for his release after being demoted to fourth string. He later landed with the Vikings.
With Drew Lock and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito taking turns at quarterback, the Giants' offense has struggled to find consistency. Their current position near the top of the 2025 NFL Draft has only fueled speculation about who might lead the team moving forward.
General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, both under scrutiny as the Giants endure an eight-game losing streak, have reportedly scouted top quarterback prospects, including Sanders. Schoen's presence at one of Sanders' practices in November didn't go unnoticed.
Sanders has been among the most talked-about names in college football, leading the Buffaloes to a 9-3 season under his father, Deion Sanders. His poise, mobility, and leadership have made him one of the most coveted prospects in the 2025 draft class, alongside other standouts like Miami's Cam Ward and Alabama's Jalen Milroe.
Interestingly, Sanders already has ties to the Giants' locker room. Wide receiver Malik Nabers shared memories of their time together at a football camp hosted by Deion Sanders. "He's been impressive wherever he's gone," Nabers said, underscoring the respect Sanders commands among his peers.
Could the Raiders make a play for Sanders?
While the Giants seem like a natural fit for Sanders, they're not the only team eyeing him. The Raiders, who share the Giants' 2-11 record but currently hold the tiebreaker for the No. 1 pick, are also in the running. In February, Deion Sanders was captured on video urging Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce to "draft those Sanders boys."
The Raiders, like the Giants, are in need of a franchise quarterback, and the prospect of uniting Shedeur and his brother Shilo, a safety, in Las Vegas could prove enticing.
For now, the future of Shedeur Sanders remains a topic of speculation. Whether he ends up donning Giants blue or Raiders silver and black, his undeniable talent and charisma have already made him a figure of immense intrigue in NFL circles. As fans await the 2025 draft, the whispers surrounding Sanders' potential landing spot are only growing louder.
The real question is whether New York's warm welcome at MSG could be a sign of things to come-or just another chapter in the NFL's ever-evolving quarterback carousel.