Deion Sanders, the legendary Dallas Cowboys cornerback, had high hopes for his son, Shedeur Sanders, in the 2025 NFL Draft. Back in May of the previous year, Deion confidently predicted that Shedeur would be a top-5 pick in the upcoming draft. However, things didn’t go as planned.
To the surprise of many, Shedeur Sanders was not selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, despite his father’s bold prediction. Fans were quick to react as Shedeur’s name failed to appear on Day 1 of the draft, and he now awaits his fate in the second round on Friday. This turn of events caused Deion’s May tweet to resurface, triggering a wave of social media mockery.
Deion Sanders Tweet Causes Stir After Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Fall
The controversy began with Deion Sanders’ May tweet, where he confidently asserted that his son would be a top-5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. “He will be a top 5 pick. Where yo son going? Lololol I got time today. Lolol,” Deion responded to a fan who had criticized Shedeur’s draft prospects.
As Shedeur was passed over in the first round, Twitter was quick to remind Deion of his miscalculation. X (formerly Twitter) slapped Deion’s tweet with a “Community Note,” which read: “Shedeur Sanders was not a top 5 draft pick,” linking to the official 2025 NFL draft pick list.
NFL Draft Memes Mock Shedeur Sanders’ Slide
The mockery didn’t stop there. NFL fans flooded social media with memes, some highlighting Shedeur’s draft slide. One user sarcastically suggested that Shedeur would be “flipping hamburgers” if he weren’t the son of an NFL legend. Others took the opportunity to photoshop Shedeur’s No. 2 jersey with playful references to his second-round pick status.
Adding fuel to the fire, fans criticized Shedeur’s custom-built draft room at his home in Texas, with some questioning the lavish setup in light of his draft position. The entire ordeal became a spectacle as Deion Sanders, known for his flashy persona, found himself in the middle of a social media storm.
Travis Hunter Gets Drafted Early, Adding to Shedeur’s Disappointment
Meanwhile, Shedeur’s teammate, Travis Hunter, had a much smoother draft experience. The Heisman Trophy winner was selected No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars, who made a strategic trade with the Cleveland Browns to secure the coveted second pick.
While Shedeur’s NFL Draft journey is still ongoing, with hopes for a strong showing in the second round, the 2025 NFL Draft has certainly been full of surprises for both father and son. Fans continue to discuss Deion Sanders’ bold predictions and the viral memes surrounding Shedeur’s draft position, further solidifying the unpredictable nature of the draft process.
