Presidents have their fingers on the pulse of everything – world affairs, financial markets, pop culture issues, legislation and yes, even the NFL draft.
Before Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft kicked off, President Donald Trump weighed in on the debate surrounding Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
The president posted on Truth Social in support of the Colorado prospect and son of Deion Sanders, questioning if NFL owners are “stupid” for passing on him.
“What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID?” Trump wrote. “Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He’s also a very good coach, streetwise and smart! Therefore, Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is all set for Greatness. He should be “picked” IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN. Good luck Shedeur, and say hello to your wonderful father!”
The takes have been coming fast and furious since the draft began Thursday night. Sanders was previously considered to be in the debate with Cam Ward for the draft’s best quarterback.
When Round 1 ended, Sanders wasn’t even No. 2 after the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on him and the New York Giants selected Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart.
Sanders’ wait extends into Round 2, with the chance he could continue tumbling down the board. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough could come off the board before Sanders.
It remains to be seen what landing spot will emerge for the quarterback, which has become a controversial evaluation in draft circles.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. continues to hold steady in his belief that Sanders is the best quarterback in the class. Others don’t see the allure of what they deem a limited prospect without a high ceiling.
“We all didn’t expect this, of course, but I feel like with God, anything possible, everything possible,” Sanders told his draft party on Thursday night. “I don’t feel like this happened, you know, for no reason. All of this is, of course, fuel to the fire. Under no circumstances we all know shouldn’t have happened, but we understand we on to bigger and better things. Tomorrow’s the day. We going to be happy regardless. Legendary.”
Time will tell where Sanders ends up, but there aren’t many that can receive a presidential endorsement quite like that. At the very least, he has some fans in high places.