Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, one of the NFL Draft’s top prospects, has drawn attention and scrutiny over the last few months.
Sanders, son of Buffalo coach Deion Sanders, has been considered a potential No. 1 overall pick, but many recent mock drafts have seen his draft stock fall. After the NFL Scouting Combine that concluded March 2, rumors about potential issues with Sanders’ attitude emerged and the quarterback has dealt with a slew of criticism as a result.
On Wednesday, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark argued that Sanders — whom the New York Giants could draft with the No. 3 overall pick as they seek a franchise QB — is being questioned because of his race.
“You do hear the word arrogant,” Clark said on First Take. “Why is he arrogant? Because he won’t walk into the meeting and bend the knee, or he won’t sit in the meeting and question himself or his abilities or his knowledge and experience in the game. I don’t believe that that’s arrogance. I want a quarterback that’s so mature.
“We all know that it’s not just about him being Deion Sanders' son. It’s about the bravado he carries. It’s about the fact that he looks a certain way. It is about the fact that the color of his skin sometimes at that position can be questioned, and I believe Shedeur Sanders is going to have to deal with that until he gets on the field.”
In his last season at Colorado, Sanders threw for 4,134 yards with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
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Bridget Hyland may be reached atbhyland@njadvancemedia.com.