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Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 86.80 (Pro Bowl potential)

Pro Comparison: Geno Smith

Summary

Sanders has a solid frame and stature to become an NFL quarterback. He has been highly efficient throughout his collegiate career completing more than 70% of his pass attempts. His decision-making has been generally good, but waned in the latter half of the 2024 regular season. He is a patient passer with a smooth release, but needs a better feel for when to rip it. Sanders does a good job moving around in the pocket and keeping his eyes downfield when pressured, but is known to hold onto the ball too long.

About

2022 (Jackson State): SWAC Offensive Player of the Year
2024 (Colorado): Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year
2024 (Colorado): Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (nation's best upperclassman QB)

Strengths

Good accuracy: Through his collegiate career, Sanders has completed 70.1% of his passes for nearly 15,000 yards, 132 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.
Surgical from clean pocket: When protected, Sanders will sit back in the pocket and carve opposing defenses.
Confidence and calmness in critical moments: As the son of Deion Sanders, pressure has followed the young quarterback, but he has elevated both Jackson State and Colorado to higher levels of competitiveness.

Weaknesses

Holds onto the ball too long: Sanders takes too many unnecessary hits late in the down.
Drifts in the pocket unnecessarily: There are times when he should step up in the pocket rather than sensing pressure and drifting prematurely.
Average athlete: Sanders has average arm strength and is never going to be known as a quarterback capable of rushing for high-volume yardage.