NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks believes the Los Angeles Rams could be an ideal landing spot for Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, despite the team not being previously linked to the signal-caller.
Sanders has been considered one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft class, which lacks depth at the position.
Since Colorado’s season ended, Sanders’ name has circulated among several teams. After the draft order was finalized, many expected him to be selected within the top three picks, alongside Miami Hurricanes’ Cam Ward.
This initially suggested Sanders might go to the Tennessee Titans (No. 1), Cleveland Browns (No. 2), or New York Giants (No. 3) – all teams searching for franchise quarterbacks.
However, questions about Sanders’ character and potential as an NFL starter have emerged, potentially affecting his draft position.
“If Sean McVay can transform Jared Goff into a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl quarterback, he would work his magic with Sanders, given their similar games,” Brooks wrote. “As a creative play-designer who employs a quarterback-friendly scheme, McVay could handcraft an offense that accentuates Sanders’ game as a drop-back passer.
“With Matthew Stafford in place to serve as the team’s QB1 in 2025, the Rams could provide Sanders the equivalent of a ‘redshirt’ season to help him acclimate to the pro game, while they observe, mentor and develop him for a starting role down the line. Given that the Rams are one of the stronger player development teams in football, the marriage between Sanders and L.A. could be a win-win arrangement for both parties.”
For Sanders to reach the Rams, he’d need to fall significantly in the draft or the team would need to trade up.
The Rams currently hold the No. 26 overall pick, far below Sanders’ projected position. Even in scenarios where he drops out of the top three, most projections still have him going to the New Orleans Saints at No. 9 overall.
While this scenario might not match what his father, Deion Sanders, envisions, it could prove beneficial. Spending a year learning under Stafford while being coached by McVay would provide valuable development time for the young quarterback.
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