Well, with college football in the rearview, draft season takes center stage, and seniors gear up to punch their ticket to the pros. The path to the NFL is far from easy as every prospect faces some hurdles. And what’s a draft season without some spicy comparison debates? Enter Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, two top-tier QBs, who are in a rat race for the No.1 overall pick. But just like Ward outshined Shedeur during his Heisman-caliber campaign, he is now outshining him as a better QB.

Looks like Shedeur Sanders just caught another loss in the “better” QB debate. Dynasty Zoltan lit the match with his analysis – as he dropped a brutal stat on X, saying Sanders threw the fewest percentage of passes in the 10-19 yard range. The post also showed that he struggled when he tried to make the pass. Meanwhile, Cam Ward torched defenses in the same range, proving he’s levels ahead. Ward led with 23% of attempts at 11.8 YPA.

Now, Zoltan didn’t just stop there. While he gave Cam Ward a better standing in terms of pass efficiency, there are more QBs on his list. There’s Jalen Milroe (24%, 9.5), Dillon Gabriel (23%, 9.7), Quinn Ewers (21%, 9.6), Tyler Shough (22%, 10.4), and Will Howard (25%, 10.6) all outpaced Sanders, who sat dead last with 18% and 9.3 YPA. Shedeur’s quarterback debate just turned into a five-alarm fire. But we can’t deny the fact that Shedeur does have an impressive pass completion rate, and that’s much higher than Cam Ward.

Shedeur Sanders may not excel in the 10-19 yard range, but boasting a 74.0% completion rate overall is quite impressive. In comparison, Cam Ward had a 67.2% completion rate last season, indicating that Sanders might have a better grasp of reading defenses and executing safer, more efficient passes. However, this doesn’t mean Ward is a subpar quarterback; it simply underscores their contrasting play styles. Sanders likely leans on shorter, high-percentage throws, while Ward attacks the intermediate range more aggressively.

However, this is not the first time there’s been a comparison between the two of them. The sports world loves to put both of them in front of each other. For instance, take NFL draft analyst Mike Renner’s stance on who can translate well into the NFL. Also, what’s better than considering a player’s performance while comparing them?

And that’s exactly what Renner did, saying, “But with Ward, I thought when he found answers, it was more prototypical in the NFL way of finding answers. He’s either stepping up or handling pressure the correct way. Whereas Sanders, a lot of the time, his answer was to sprint out backward outside the pocket, put more pressure on himself, and try to make plays from there. So I think Ward’s handling of pressure is a little more NFL-translatable, whereas Shedeur really needs to overhaul how he deals with the pocket when things break down.”

It’s widely known among college football fans that Shedeur is exceptional when given a clean pocket, but unfortunately, his team’s inconsistent protection hinders the offense’s success. Remember their game against Nebraska? The Cornhuskers sacked Sanders five times, facing pressure in just 2.5 seconds. This significantly impacted his ability to make plays and effectively lead the offense. But some people just tend to miss out on details. And if you think the comparison just stops there, then you are so wrong.

Cam Ward’s betting on Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft stocks

Look, Shedeur Sanders entered the draft season as one of the most talked-about prospects, but he has hit a snag in his momentum. Despite the high demand for quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Colorado star is sliding down draft boards. Shedeur had a standout final season in Boulder, generating top-5 hype, but there were concerns about his father’s influence. However, opting out of the throwing session at the Combine may have backfired on him.

Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock has fallen, as evidenced by recent projections. To illustrate, Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling had Cam Ward going No. 1 overall to the Titans and Sanders going No. 21 overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not ideal, but manageable. Now, if you think that’s worst, wait for a shocker that Mel Kiper dropped on March 13 ESPN show saying, “Shedeur’s something second-round, late first, feels holding it at the third pick overall. I went backfield, and Greeny, my mock 1.0, a major mock, not a mini mock; the whole mock right. January 22nd was exactly like Fields is in terms of the top five picks right now.”

The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick and recent actions strongly suggest they will choose a quarterback. Instead of pursuing a high-profile QB in free agency, they signed veteran backup Brandon Allen, who is not a permanent solution. This indicates that Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders could be their pick in April.

However, Tennessee is not simply selecting a QB and hoping for success. They have bolstered the offensive line with important signings to ensure that the new quarterback is well-protected. This strategy of fortifying the team before finalizing the quarterback choice demonstrates a focus on long-term success. Now, let’s wait and see which team finally lands them!