“Could Shedeur Sanders be the Next Big Thing for the Saints? Explore the Surprising Odds Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft!”

As we eagerly await the 2025 NFL Draft, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Shedeur Sanders, who, remember, started as a tantalizing +300 favorite to land the coveted No. 1 overall pick last year. Fast forward to now, and while it seems that grand dream has slipped away—his current odds resting at a more sobering 66-1—the intrigue surrounding his future only grows deeper. The question on many lips isn’t just whether he’ll get picked at all, but rather which team will take the gamble to draft him. With the quarterback carousel spinning faster than usual thanks to factors like Aaron Rodgers’ looming free agency decision, the landscape is shifting dramatically. Teams like the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers seem to have circled Sanders on their draft boards, but will they pull the trigger? With just days until the draft kicks off on April 24, there’s a palpable mix of excitement and uncertainty in the air as analysts ponder whether Sanders will be selected as the second QB after Cam Ward, or if an unexpected twist might propel him up the ranks. With betting odds creating a buzz, this draft drama is just heating up—stay tuned as we dive into the depths of this unfolding story! LEARN MORE

AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile the Browns at No. 2 and Giants at No. 3 may pass on Sanders with their first picks, there is also the possibility the teams trade back into the first round to draft him if he gets by the Saints at No. 9 and begins to fall.

AdvertisementA more interesting question revolves around which team will draft Sanders, and potentially if Jaxson Dart passes him as the second quarterback selected. The QB position is always one of supply and demand in the league, and the number of open positions is lower than usual as the draft approaches — although free agent Aaron Rodgers’ decision looms large as well.The Saints draft at No. 9 overall and have Derek Carr under contract as their probable starting QB, but it seems likely they’ll be moving on from him in 2026. The Steelers, who select 21st overall, are still waiting on Rodgers’ decision, while the Giants, who signed Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson, and the Browns, who traded for Kenny Pickett with Deshaun Watson injured, don’t have a long-term solution at QB on the roster.Shedeur Sanders opened as the +300 favorite at BetMGM to be drafted No. 1 overall last year, and while that ship has likely sailed — Sanders is currently 66-1 to be drafted first in the 2025 NFL Draft, which starts April 24, while Cam Ward is -10000 — Sanders remains the biggest liability in that market at sportsbooks.