Shedeur Sanders, the highly touted quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, had a surprising drop in the first round of the NFL Draft. Despite being seen as a top prospect, Sanders was not selected in the first round, leaving many shocked and questioning the decision.

NFL insiders had warned teams about the "Deion Sanders factor" possibly impacting Shedeur's draft position, with concerns about the influence his famous father may have had on teams. Some coaches even criticized Sanders, calling him entitled and questioning his attitude ahead of the draft.

In the lead-up to the draft, Sanders dropped hints about his possible landing spot, but ultimately his expectations were not met. Even media personalities like Stephen A. Smith expressed their disbelief at Sanders falling so far in the draft.

The New Orleans Saints, facing quarterback uncertainty, passed over Sanders in the first round, further adding to the drama surrounding his draft experience. The Sanders family was reportedly stunned by Shedeur's fall in the draft, with Deion Sanders himself expressing disappointment at the unexpected turn of events.