It's not often that the 144th overall pick is the biggest story of the NFL draft. But Shedeur Sanders was not the usual 144th pick and his situation transcended football. The narrative around Sanders blurred lines between sports,

Sanders declared for the draft following a remarkable college career. He spent his first two seasons at Jackson State under the coaching of his father, Deion Sanders. When Deion transitioned to become the head coach at Colorado, Shedeur followed him, serving as the starting quarterback for two additional seasons.