Shedeur Sanders update: Colorado QB addresses if he plans to throw at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Perhaps the top quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders will look to cement himself as the No. 1 pick during the pre-draft process. That road includes the NFL Scouting Combine, and it’s still unclear if the Colorado quarterback plans to throw.

Speaking ahead of the East-West Shrine Bowl, Sanders said he’s still not sure if he will throw in front of scouts at the combine, which gets underway next month in Indianapolis. It’s not uncommon for top quarterback prospects to sit out the drill. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye all did so last year as they became the top three quarterbacks off the board.

Sanders didn’t play in Thursday’s Shrine Bowl, but was still in attendance for the game. He was also busy throughout the week, meeting with multiple top teams on the board.

Sanders spoke with the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants – the respective top three picks – in the week leading up to the Shrine Bowl. ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi said the Titans, who hold the No. 1 overall pick, spoke with Sanders for about 45 minutes.

Meeting with teams was one of Sanders’ goals for the Shrine Bowl. And even though he didn’t plan on playing, he was still on the sidelines for the game.

“I like that I’m able to get in the forefront of everything and they’re able to understand me and ask me whatever questions they want,” Sanders said. “I’m not ducking. I ain’t hiding. I’m right here, live in the flesh and able to answer whatever questions are out there.”

More on Shedeur Sanders’ 2025 NFL Draft stock

Given the draft board, Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock is going to be something to watch throughout the pre-draft process. He’s coming off the best year of his college career, but all eyes are on what the Titans do at No. 1.

New Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said the franchise is looking at all options with the top selection. A trade could be in the cards, or they could take a defensive player such as Abdul Carter out of Penn State.

Regardless, Sanders put together an impressive finale to his college career to set himself up for success at the next level. He completed 74% of his passes to lead the nation in completion percentage while throwing for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns. He was a key piece of Colorado’s turnaround, and he’ll look to make a similar impact in the NFL wherever he ends up.