Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide has kicked up a storm across the NFL community, and now, fans think the writing might have been on the wall long before the picks were called.
As analysts scrambled to understand why the Colorado Buffaloes’ star quarterback didn’t go in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, a resurfaced video has raised eyebrows and stirred speculations online.
In the clip, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appears to be having a quite intense moment with Shedeur, and fans are convinced it wasn’t just a casual exchange. This interaction, now making rounds on social media, has sparked a wave of theories suggesting that Goodell may have been subtly warning Sanders about his potential draft position.
Adding more intrigue to the narrative is Sanders’ own pre-draft post, where he seemed prepared for the unexpected. “I’m built for whatever today may bring,” he wrote on X, hinting he might have expected a slide.
What Happened In The Clip?
In early February, Deion Sanders Jr. shared a clip featuring Shedeur Sanders and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. It resurfaced after the draft, and now it’s being viewed through a whole new lens.
The brief meetup, posted by Deion Jr. himself, captured a light-hearted moment just before the Super Bowl. As Shedeur approached Goodell, he jokingly said, “You’re gonna have my brother his way in the league,” referring to Deion Jr.
Goodell responded with a hearty laugh, but what followed raised eyebrows: “I’m worried about your pops!” he said, referring to Deion Sanders (Coach Prime), the outspoken Colorado head coach and Hall of Famer.
“What you’re worried about him for?” asked Shedeur, and Goodell just laughed it off.
At first glance, the moment seemed like a playful jab. But in light of Shedeur’s unexpected draft slide, fans are now questioning whether Goodell’s comment held a deeper meaning.
Was it a veiled warning or just friendly banter? The timing, tone, and the fact that it resurfaced as Shedeur dropped out of the first round have only intensified speculation, making this seemingly light moment feel like a hint to something bigger.
How Fans Reacted
Fans were quick to react to the resurfaced clip, and the responses were a mix of confusion, suspicion, and speculation. One concerned fan asked, “Exactly wth did he mean by that?” echoing the uncertainty many felt after hearing Roger Goodell’s unexpected comment.
Another fan took it further, suggesting there may have been a warning in play all along, “Well they tried to warn Shedeur,” they wrote, adding, “Deion did too much and made him lose $48 million.”
Some viewers expressed surprise at what they saw as an unexpected change in Goodell’s attitude toward the Sanders family. “His comment is shocking given how he was all in Deion’s corner when his nephew was at JSU. The switch up is wild!” one fan pointed out, noting the contrast from earlier support.
Others tried to downplay the moment. “All he meant was his sons leaving him for the first time,” offered one user, attempting to interpret Goodell’s words as more emotional than political.
Whether Roger was concerned about Deion being left alone at Colorado or it was a subtle warning, his words have left fans digging for deeper meaning. Still, the range of reactions shows just how much intrigue this short clip has sparked.