Deion Sanders reveals real reason Shedeur's NFL draft slide hurt —And it not what you think
Deion Sanders discussed the reasons behind his son Shedeur's unexpected slide in the NFL draft. He expressed feelings of helplessness, stating it was the first time he couldn't fix a situation for his son. The lack of an agent and Shedeur's interview behavior were also highlighted as contributing factors to the draft outcome.
- ▪Shedeur Sanders was projected to be a top-round pick but was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns.
- ▪Deion Sanders felt hurt because he couldn't help his son during the draft process.
- ▪Shedeur's decision to not hire an agent and his behavior during interviews were significant issues.
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