It is increasingly likely that Shedeur Sanders will be the first overall pick in April, and he is reminding everyone that way.
Sanders is concluding his college career Sunday at the Alamo Bowl, and he hinted that he would have special shoes for the occasion earlier this week.
In fact, Sanders said on the practice field, “We know where we’re going, you’ll see them in the cleats later this week.”
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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)
Of course, Sanders doesn’t in fact I know where this is going, but the New York Giants currently have the No. 1 pick and will have a hard time giving it up.
Well, Sanders kept his promise.
He had red and blue shoes that even featured a Giants logo made for him, according to Nomad Customs.
Sanders was not seen wearing the shoes on Saturday.
Sanders isn’t the only Colorado Buffalo wearing special shoes: Travis Hunter wears Heisman-themed shoes two weeks after winning the prestigious award.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) passes the ball during the second quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images)
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At the start of the season, the class seemed pretty stacked with Sanders, Cam Ward, Carson Beck, Quinn Ewers and Jalen Milroe, but the two former quarterbacks have separated themselves from the group this year.
Big Blue is the only NFL team this season with two wins: The Las Vegas Raiders were on track to clinch the pick, but won their third game of the season last week.
New York will face the Indianapolis Colts in its final home game on Sunday; With a loss, the Giants will become the first team to go 0-9 at home in a season.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. (Images by Ron Chenoy-Imagn)
It remains to be seen if general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll will still be in East Rutherford in a couple of weeks, but it seems pretty certain that Sanders could be headed to New Jersey, no matter who is in charge.
