New York Giants hand Shedeur Sanders an awkward wait after college superstar’s bold gamble
The New York Giants entered Week 17 with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Amid a franchise-record 10-game losing streak, few people gave the G-Men a shot against the playoff-chasing Indianapolis Colts. GettyThe race for Shedeur Sanders’ signature took a huge twist[/caption] Drew Lock clearly hadn’t read the script. The third-string quarterback, who got his shot after Daniel Jones’ release and an injury to hometown hero Tommy DeVito, masterminded an incredible 45-33 victory. Lock completed 17 of 23 passes for 309 yards and four scores in a result which ended the Colts’ playoff hopes. It also saw the New England Patriots move to the top of the Draft order. The Pats play the Buffalo Bills, who have already secured the AFC’s No. 2 seed, next knowing defeat will see them own the No. 1 pick. Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared so confident he was heading to the Giants, who play the postseason-bound Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18, that he apparently had custom cleats made. The promising signal-caller – son of Hall of Famer Deion – wrapped up his college career in the Alamo Bowl. “We know where we are going, you’ll see them in the cleats later on this week,” he said ahead of the game. Nomad Customs indeed showed off some red and blue cleats with a Giants logo on them. But Sanders, who was seen playing catch with G-Men rookie sensation Malik Nabers in the streets of New York in December, did not appear to be wearing them as he took the field. GettySanders finished his college career with a defeat to BYU[/caption] View Tweet: https://t.co/Kk1h5nrXtW The prospect threw two touchdowns and two picks in a 36-14 defeat to the BYU Cougars. Teammate Travis Hunter – a contender to go first overall – was wearing Heisman-themed kicks two weeks after winning the prestigious trophy. The Giants are all-but certain to select a quarterback after moving on from Jones this season. But the Patriots have their future secured with rookie signal-caller Drake Maye, who made his debut against the Houston Texans in Week 6. He has shown enough since for New England bosses to believe they have a franchise quarterback on their hands. That could open the door for two-way star Hunter to go first should the Pats keep the selection. They could also opt to trade down with a QB-needy team for a haul. Sanders would then have a number of potential destinations, including the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, and Tennessee Titans. “I would laugh if the giants won a game and then he was going to the browns or titans lmao,” posted one fan on X. “There is no franchise QB in this draft,” added another. “He’s just coping lol, after that bowl performance, cam ward should be locked in for giants,” a third posted in reference to the Miami Hurricanes quarterback. “If you have the gift of sight, Cam Ward is the best QB in this year’s draft – it’s even close!,” another agreed. talkSPORT is your home of the NFL, join us every Sunday through the regular season and the playoffs for live commentary – and talkSPORT will be in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX
The New York Giants entered Week 17 with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Amid a franchise-record 10-game losing streak, few people gave the G-Men a shot against the playoff-chasing Indianapolis Colts.
Drew Lock clearly hadn’t read the script.
The third-string quarterback, who got his shot after Daniel Jones’ release and an injury to hometown hero Tommy DeVito, masterminded an incredible 45-33 victory.
Lock completed 17 of 23 passes for 309 yards and four scores in a result which ended the Colts’ playoff hopes.
It also saw the New England Patriots move to the top of the Draft order.
The Pats play the Buffalo Bills, who have already secured the AFC’s No. 2 seed, next knowing defeat will see them own the No. 1 pick.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared so confident he was heading to the Giants, who play the postseason-bound Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18, that he apparently had custom cleats made.
The promising signal-caller – son of Hall of Famer Deion – wrapped up his college career in the Alamo Bowl.
“We know where we are going, you’ll see them in the cleats later on this week,” he said ahead of the game.
Nomad Customs indeed showed off some red and blue cleats with a Giants logo on them.
But Sanders, who was seen playing catch with G-Men rookie sensation Malik Nabers in the streets of New York in December, did not appear to be wearing them as he took the field.
The prospect threw two touchdowns and two picks in a 36-14 defeat to the BYU Cougars.
Teammate Travis Hunter – a contender to go first overall – was wearing Heisman-themed kicks two weeks after winning the prestigious trophy.
The Giants are all-but certain to select a quarterback after moving on from Jones this season.
But the Patriots have their future secured with rookie signal-caller Drake Maye, who made his debut against the Houston Texans in Week 6.
He has shown enough since for New England bosses to believe they have a franchise quarterback on their hands.
That could open the door for two-way star Hunter to go first should the Pats keep the selection.
They could also opt to trade down with a QB-needy team for a haul.
Sanders would then have a number of potential destinations, including the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, and Tennessee Titans.
“I would laugh if the giants won a game and then he was going to the browns or titans lmao,” posted one fan on X.
“There is no franchise QB in this draft,” added another.
“He’s just coping lol, after that bowl performance, cam ward should be locked in for giants,” a third posted in reference to the Miami Hurricanes quarterback.
“If you have the gift of sight, Cam Ward is the best QB in this year’s draft – it’s even close!,” another agreed.
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