Shedeur Sanders, a standout prospect expected to be a high first-round pick in the NFL Draft, hosted his draft day extravaganza at home instead of attending the live event in Green Bay. Sporting a custom bomber jacket and a diamond-encrusted medallion, he showcased his brand, Legendary. Despite his impressive college stats and character, he surprisingly fell down the draft board. This article explores the reasons behind his unexpected drop in draft position, suggesting systemic issues that may have contributed to him being 'knocked down' rather than simply falling in ranks.
How did a player with such a stellar resume fall out of the first round? The second round? The third round? The fourth round?
Shedeur didn't fall. He was knocked down, pushed down, held down.
As would be a young man nurtured by Deion Sanders and a college career reported to have earned him upwards of six milli in NIL deals.
The seeds of the answer lay in draft day 1989.
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