Ain’t nobody stealing the spotlight from Shedeur Sanders in this year’s NFL Draft talk. He’s been the most talked-about name at the Combine, and he didn’t even have to hit the field—just his words alone got people buzzing. But his draft stock? Man, it’s been a rollercoaster. One minute he’s a top-3 lock, next thing you know, he’s slipping to the middle of the first round. Some say he’s arrogant, others see pure confidence. Love him or hate him, he’s the most polarizing prospect in the class. But here’s the real shift—this will be the first time in his career he’s stepping onto the field without Pops in his corner. And as he faces this new chapter, Shedeur just kept it raw with the NFL, opening up about Deion Sanders in a way that hit different.

Shedeur just hopped on the ‘2 Legendary’ podcast on March 13th, chilling by the poolside like he’s already living the NFL dream, and finally addressed the two most-asked questions he got bombarded with at the NFL Combine. “What’s the team gonna get if they draft me?”

Shedeur delivered a clear message to the league and the NFL franchises that interviewed him. And trust, he was ready for that one: “Well, one, the experience is there. Like, let’s just get that out—the experience is there. I change for what these teams are trying to do—take a team that’s not so good and change it and have instant success. That’s all I’ve been doing for the past years of my life since I’ve been playing. You know, we always wasn’t in the best situation team-wise, but we always made it work and got the most out of it.”

Shedeur Sanders doubled down on his guarantee: “I’ve done it repeatedly, repeatedly, over and over, and it’s just like, whatever franchise drafts me, they’re gonna be extremely happy they made that decision because of the experience. And I know what it’s gonna take for us to be able to have immediate wins. So that’s what I’m able to guarantee, you know, any team that’s in the process of picking a quarterback to get. It’s just like, I just feel like it’s a no-brainer because I know what I’m doing with the situation and task.”

Shedeur’s not just blowing smoke. His track record is straight-up undeniable. At Jackson State, he balled out from day one, putting up over 3,200 yards and 30 touchdowns as a freshman, snatching SWAC Freshman of the Year. Sophomore season? Even nastier—dropped 3,732 yards and 40 TDs, taking his team to a 12–1 record and locking up SWAC Offensive Player of the Year. Then, when he hit Colorado, the QB went wild. His debut game alone set a school record with 510 passing yards. Sure, the Buffs went 4–8 in 2023, but Shedeur still put up 3,230 yards, 27 TDs, and kept the picks to a minimum. Fast forward to 2024, and he’s got Colorado with a 9–4 record and an Alamo Bowl spot, earning himself Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.

Bottom line? When Shedeur Sanders walks in, winning follows. That’s not just confidence talking—it’s receipts. The guy’s been flipping squads from losers to contenders since day one. He’s basically screaming to the NFL, ‘I’ve been doing this. Trust the process.’ But the Combine wasn’t just about what he can bring to a team. The other burning question?

How will it be for Shedeur Sanders to play in a ‘League without Deion Sanders?’

The second most asked question Shedeur keeps getting at the Combine is a little more personal. And it’s got everything to do with his pops: “How is it gonna be when Pops not there no more?” Yeah, everyone wants to know how Shedeur’s gonna hold up without Deion Sanders running the show. No Deion Sanders holding the clipboard and calling the shots from the sideline. Shedeur’s officially stepping out of the shadow and running his own show.

And Shedeur Sanders kept it real: “Me and Pops had a good run, but all good things must come to an end. And the thing is, it’s different if you didn’t know it was gonna come to an end one day and it just happened. You know, that’s more like traumatic or something. But you already, you know, mentally was ready for that day whenever that day was gonna approach… you know, of a surprise or that big of a deal, you know, because mentally, I already know that, you know? So that’s first. So it’s really no difference because I feel like I got the life tools. And I’ve been in enough offenses and been in enough situations to know. How to operate and how to run a franchise and how to play my part, you know, in a franchise and be the face of it.”

Shedeur Sanders is basically saying that his time with Deion as his coach was great. But he always knew it wouldn’t last forever. It’s not like it was some sudden, shocking split—he was literally mentally preparing for the moment when he’d have to lead a team without his dad running the show. Because of that, it’s not a big deal to him. He feels like he’s got the experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to take control of an offense, run a team, and be the face of a franchise, no matter where he plays.

What makes this whole thing wild is that Shedeur’s stepping into the league with his own name. His own game, and his own damn story. And whoever picks him up on draft night? They’re not just getting a quarterback. They’re getting a proven winner who’s ready to flip a franchise on its head. From what he’s saying, that’s a guarantee.