Shedeur Sanders drops potential Giants NFL draft hint as rumors swirl

Shedeur Sanders sure knows how to sprinkle bread crumbs.

The Colorado quarterback and projected top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft may have dropped a Giant hint about which team could be drafting him while being interviewed inside the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.

“Being in this stadium is definitely fun,” Sanders said Thursday at the East-West Shrine Bowl. “I know I’ll play here very soon against the Cowboys.”

Shedeur Sanders says he is going to be playing against the #Cowboys "very soon". 👀

He is such a Giant. pic.twitter.com/viZ0quXnE3 — The Giants Report (@giantsreport1) January 31, 2025

Sanders grinned like a cheshire cat during the aforementioned quote and put some extra emphasis on the “against the Cowboys” part, which raised some antennas.

His remarks naturally leave one to wonder which team picking near the draft is a lock to play the Cowboys next year in Arlington.

Oh, it just so happens the Giants, who need a quarterback, have a yearly trip.

The Titans, owners of the No. 1 pick who are looking for a generational talent, only venture to the Lone Star state to play the AFC South rival Texans.

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders catches up with the New York Giants brass at the Shrine Bowl. The NYG contingent included HC Brian Daboll, GM Joe Schoen and assistant GM Brandon Brown. pic.twitter.com/pgaq61nnTB — Garrett Podell (@garrettpodell) January 25, 2025

The Browns pick second but could be a team that some wonder would be on the “no” list for father and Colorado coach Deion Sanders. They also do not play at the Cowboys.

Even the Raiders, who some have linked to Shedeur after Deion told ex-coach Antonio Pierce to draft his sons, don’t have to head to Jerry World.

Making these comments even more interesting is they come after Sanders met with Giants brass during the lead-up the Shine Bowl.

3 Sanders meeting with Giants brass.

A video circulated showing Sanders in a lobby talking with head coach Brian Daboll, general manager Joe Schoen, assistant general manager Brandon Brown and executive Dennis Hickey.

“It was very exciting, and we have a great relationship,” Sanders said of meeting with the Giants, according to CBS. “They definitely showed up plenty of times even to practice. Just seeing the logos and seeing the scouts, it’s very exciting.”

3 Could Shedeur Sanders be playing yearly games at AT&T Stadium? Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Back when the Giants were set up for the No. 1 pick, Sanders had Giants-themed cleats for his final collegiate game in the Alamo Bowl.

The Giants beat the Colts the next day, which factored into why they will pick third.

Schoen praised Sanders earlier this week.

3 Sanders and Brian Daboll at the Shrine Bowl. @ThisIsNotZain/X

“He’s a great kid,’’ Schoen said, “Really good personality. Football smart.

“It was good getting the meeting. He’s had a really good career in Colorado, and obviously, look forward to getting to know all those guys the rest of the process.’’

The great caveat here is that there’s no guarantee, even if Sanders has been told the Giants will be taking him, that he will make it to Big Blue.

You can't find Shedeur without Daboll somewhere close by

They are clearly set on Sanders #Giants100 pic.twitter.com/jcza38hUid — Zain (@ThisIsNotZain) January 26, 2025

The Titans say they want a generational talent, and some believe that’s Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter, but they need a quarterback since Will Levis has been shaky at best through two seasons.

The Browns need to find a quarterback of the future and will have a chance to draft either Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward — or both if the Titans don’t take a quarterback.

It’s possible Sanders is gone by No. 3 or a scenario could unfold where the Giants have to decide between Sanders and Hunter or Carter, with the latter two being ranked higher by ESPN’s Mel Kiper.

If the Giants do take Sanders, though, he will have that chance to play in Dallas “very soon.”

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