Draft Day disappointment turned into star-studded consolation for Shedeur Sanders.
While the 2025 NFL Draft may not have unfolded the way Shedeur Sanders had envisioned, the 23-year-old quarterback who is the son of two-time Super Bowl champion and Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, certainly found a way to keep spirits high.
All eyes were initially on Sanders as he arrived at the draft festivities dripping in a jaw-droppingly massive diamond chain and even put his rap skills to the test, dropping bars with the confidence of a seasoned entertainer.
However, despite not hearing his name called on Day 1, Sanders managed to keep the mood light, joining his brother and former teammate, Shilo Sanders, for a lighthearted tennis match.
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According to reports, they also hosted a cheeky “wager” about their draft prospects.
But perhaps the biggest "win" of Sanders' evening came quietly in the form of Jamaican music superstar Shenseea.
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The 28-year-old singer and performer famed for collaborations with the likes of Wizkid, Sean Paul, Tyga, and pop icon Christina Aguilera, was spotted sharing laughs and easy conversation with Sanders at what appeared to be a private draft celebration.
In the sea of cameras and flashing lights, footage of the two seemingly undistracted by the noise around them amid the 2025 Draft has already gone viral on social media, sparking immediate buzz across social media about a possible budding romance.
Shedeur winning off the field?
With a staggering 8.5 million followers on Instagram and millions of views across her social platforms, Shenseea is no stranger to the limelight and neither is Shedeur, knowing how much of an NFL legend his father is.
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While it's yet unclear if the pair are officially an item, fans are already shipping the potential duo with enthusiasm.
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After all, it’s not every day a young quarterback in waiting finds himself vibing with a global music sensation while waiting for his professional fate.
Regardless of what the future holds for Shedeur, who is currently out of the Colorado Buffaloes, he remains a legend at Folsom Field.