Johnny Manziel is impressed with Colorado Quarterback Shades of Sanders so far this season.
The Heisman Trophy winner believes Sanders can be the top quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft.
“Shedeur will definitely be a guy to watch and will likely be the best point guard on the board this year. He's performed well on the field at times, his guys have been out this week, and he's still putting up good numbers and “To find a way to play really well,” Manziel said during a recent episode. Big bets on campus podcasts.”
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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shadeur Sanders, No. 2, poses with the Centennial Cup after defeating CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colorado. (IDEA)
Colorado is 4-2 on the season, thanks in large part to Sanders' strong play. Sanders completed 72.6% of his passes, throwing for 2,018 yards with 17 touchdowns and just four interceptions.
The Buffaloes lost their last game to 18th-ranked Kansas State 31-28, but Sanders played well despite top targets and Heisman candidate Travis Hunter, who left the game with an injury.
Sanders completed 34 of 40 passes for 388 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Despite Sanders' strong play, Manziel wasn't convinced that some of the teams at the top of the draft board would take Sanders given their current quarterback situation.
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Former Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel is interviewed during the game between the Aggies and the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Kyle Field. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)
“I think so Karolina (Panthers) The situation is clear that they are going in a different direction. “I mean, you spent picks to get Bryce Young and now he's sitting on the bench,” Manziel said.
Panthers benched 37-year-old Young for Andy Dalton The former Alabama quarterback went 2-16 in 18 career starts, despite giving the Chicago Bears a lot of draft capital to select Young.
Panthers released wide receiver DJ Moore2023 first round pick (used on OT Darnell Wright), 2023 second round pick (used on CB Tyrique Stevenson), 2024 first round pick (used on QB Caleb Williams ) and a 2025 second-round pick. All four players are starters for the Bears.
“Come on Jacksonville (Jaguars) My situation is a little different. You know you didn't just choose this guy; You actually unload Brink's truck and take it to his house. So I think they'll probably stick with Lawrence despite some of their growing pains, and I don't think they'll really be able to move on,” Manziel added.
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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, No. 2, runs onto the field against the UCF Knights in the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium. (Photo by Mike Waters-Imagon)
jaguar Lawrence gave In June, a five-year contract worth $275 million expires and is valid until 2030. The Jaguars are currently 1-5 and desperately need a win against the New England Patriots, who have lost five straight games this week in London.
Sanders will continue to defend his case as the top quarterback selected in the draft next April when the team is taken over by the Buffaloes. Arizona is Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
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