The NFL Draft was a humbling moment for Shedeur Sanders, and the behind-the-scenes footage makes it even easier to root for him.
While fans watched the picks tick by without his name being called, new footage reveals a deeper, more personal side to the Colorado QB’s experience.
His draft room, a sleek and intimate setup, was crafted by event planner Tysha Stewart, who documented the emotional build-up and decor process on her YouTube channel.
From the carefully chosen aesthetics to the subtle details hinting at where Sanders believed he’d be selected, the room told a story of hope, ambition, and grace under pressure.
It’s clear that, even in disappointment, Shedeur carried himself with humility, giving fans yet another reason to back him, not just as a player but also the man wearing the jersey.
Tysha Defends the Draft Night Vision
In one candid moment caught on camera, Tysha Stewart was heard telling Shedeur, “If it’s 3 or 50, it don’t matter,” subtly hinting that the Colorado QB had his eyes set on the third pick of the draft, which was the Giants. But before showing her conversation with Shedeur, Tysha asked viewers to not judge the player for his vision.
Despite the high hopes, what truly stood out was the lavish Draft room setup, which some fans criticized as excessive.
But Tysha quickly took responsibility, saying, “A lot of these elements, Shedeur was not even aware was in.” She even singled out a dollar sign ice sculpture, saying, “Blame it on me.” For Tysha, “the standard is the standard,” no matter what critics say.
NFL Hats Were Lost In the Mail
At one point during the Draft preparations, a small mishap nearly disrupted the setup. Shedeur kept asking Tysha about the official NFL hats. “The NFL shipped us the hats, and some way they got lost in the mail,” she explained.
“I didn’t want to upset him and tell him they weren’t there, but he kept asking.” Ironically, when the hats finally arrived, the first one Tysha placed on the cabinet was the Browns, the team that would later draft Shedeur.
Shedeur Received a Call From the Ravens?
Tysha Stewart was on phone duty during Shedeur Sanders’ draft night, and after a viral prank call, she took that role seriously. The prankster impersonated Saints GM Mickey Lumis, saying, “We’re going to take you on your next pick right here, man.” But then added, “But you are going to have to wait a little bit longer,” before hanging up.
Speaking on it, Tysha noted that “Everyone has feelings regardless their status or money.” After that, she screened every call.
Then she received a call, and when she picked up, the caller said that he was calling on behalf of the Baltimore Ravens. But the moment Shedeur answered it, the cell service might have disconnected the call. “It better not be a prank call,” Shilo said from behind.
As it turns out, it wasn’t a prank call, even Tysha, the one on phone duty, admitted that it was a “real call.” But the caller didnt call him back. Could the Ravens have called Shedeur?
Then, on the third and the last day of the draft, Shedeur received the call from the Browns, who ended up drafting him as the 144th pick.
Coach Prime’s Scripture Anchors Shedeur’s Draft Day
Amid all the glitz and uncertainty of Shedeur Sanders’ draft day, one detail stood quietly but powerfully in the background, a floating scripture in the pool.
“This one element that was handpicked by Coach Prime. He wanted this scripture somewhere on property, and I decided to have it built out and floating on the pool,” Tysha explained. The scripture was “Proverbs 3:5-6.”
The verse, Proverbs 3:5-6, reads: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
For Shedeur, who faced unexpected delays and humbling moments, this scripture served as a spiritual anchor. It reflected his inner calm and faith, reminding him, and everyone watching, that sometimes the journey is less about where you’re picked, and more about trusting the One guiding your path.
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