{"id":64908,"date":"2025-04-04T12:14:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T16:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=64908"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T16:19:03","slug":"where-will-travis-hunter-shedeur-sanders-others-get-picked-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/where-will-travis-hunter-shedeur-sanders-others-get-picked-in-2025\/64908\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado mock draft projections: Where will Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, others get picked in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since Prime Time took over the Buffaloes program, the spotlight hasn\u2019t just brightened, it\u2019s straight-up blinding.\u00a0Deion Sanders<\/a> is having\u00a0huge impact<\/em><\/span>, especially heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. Colorado, which had kind of faded out of the national football conversation, is suddenly stacked with legit pro prospects\u2014something we haven\u2019t seen from this program in three decades.<\/p>\n

Back in 1995, Colorado was a college football powerhouse and had 10 players drafted. Since then? Not even close. Fast forward to now, and thanks to Deion\u2019s influence, talent, and hype machine, Boulder is back on the NFL<\/a> radar in a big way.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also been a long<\/em> time since Colorado had a first-round draft pick (14 years, to be exact). And a quarterback from CU hasn\u2019t been drafted in 28 years<\/em>. But that\u2019s about to change, because two of the biggest names in college football are coming out of Deion\u2019s locker room: Travis Hunter<\/strong><\/a> and Shedeur Sanders<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both are projected to go very<\/em> early in the 2025 NFL<\/a> Draft. Hunter is a rare two-way player\u2014basically college football\u2019s version of a unicorn\u2014who could go top 5, maybe even No. 1. Shedeur, Deion\u2019s son, is a QB with serious arm talent, mobility, and the poise of a seasoned pro. He\u2019s also expected to be a first-rounder.<\/p>\n

And they\u2019re not the only ones. With Colorado\u2019s Pro Day<\/strong> officially wrapping up the pre-draft workout season, scouts and analysts are buzzing. Alongside Hunter and Shedeur, keep an eye on Deion\u2019s other<\/em> son, Shilo Sanders<\/strong>, a hard-hitting safety who\u2019s also in the draft mix. Then there are a few more Colorado playmakers who\u2019ve improved their stock under Coach Prime\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

So the big question is: Where will they all land? With the draft kicking off on April 24<\/strong>, we\u2019re about to find out just how far Deion\u2019s NFL pipeline from Boulder stretches. The projections are hot, the hype is real\u2014and for the first time in a long time, Colorado is a major draft-day talking point again.<\/p>\n

Colorado mock draft projections<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s talk potential landing spots for Colorado\u2019s biggest NFL hopefuls, starting with the stars and working our way down the draft board. Thanks to Coach Prime, this 2025 draft class is stacked<\/em>, and the Buffs are about to make a lot of noise.<\/p>\n

First Round<\/strong><\/p>\n

QB Shedeur Sanders<\/a> (6-2, 221 pounds): Projected No. 2 overall to the Browns<\/strong>
Now, let\u2019s be real\u2014Shedeur is probably more of a mid-to-late first-round QB in terms of pure value. But the Browns? They need a full reboot at quarterback after the Deshaun Watson situation went from bad to worse. This is their shot at starting over, and Sanders brings just the right mix of poise, accuracy, and pocket presence that fits Kevin Stefanski\u2019s offense. He\u2019s a smart thrower with a deep-ball touch and good mechanics. If Cleveland wants a future leader who can command a locker room and sling it downfield, Shedeur\u2019s their guy.<\/p>\n

CB\/WR Travis Hunter<\/a> (6-0, 188 pounds): Projected No. 3 overall to the Giants<\/strong>
Hunter is trying to do something special\u2014not just make it to the league, but dominate<\/em> it, just like Coach Prime did. He\u2019s an elite cornerback with freakish athleticism and a playmaking edge. Sure, he can hop in on offense for some gadget plays, but where he really shines is locking down receivers. The Giants could seriously use that kind of upgrade in the secondary, especially across from Paulson Adebo. Hunter has \u201cfranchise defensive back\u201d written all over him and would instantly elevate New York\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n

Late Round Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n

WR Jimmy Horn Jr. (5-8, 174 pounds): Projected No. 218 overall to the Falcons (Seventh Round)<\/strong>
Horn is a speed demon. He may be small, but he\u2019s explosive \u2013 think of him like a human lightning bolt. He\u2019s dangerous in the open field and can turn a short route into a big gain with ease. Atlanta could use a guy like that for extra receiver depth, especially after moving on from Rondale Moore. Horn\u2019s the kind of player who sneaks onto a roster and then turns heads in training camp.<\/p>\n

WR Will Sheppard (6-3, 205 pounds): Projected No. 233 overall to the Bears (Seventh Round)<\/strong>
Sheppard\u2019s the complete opposite build of Horn \u2013 tall, physical, and built to make plays on the outside. The Vanderbilt transfer runs clean routes and has solid hands, which would make him a great complementary piece for Caleb Williams in Chicago. He\u2019s a smart receiver who knows how to find soft spots in coverage and win contested balls. Solid pickup for depth with upside.<\/p>\n

WR LaJohntay Wester (5-10, 163 pounds): Projected No. 251 overall to the Chiefs (Seventh Round)<\/strong>
Wester is a blend of Horn\u2019s agility and Sheppard\u2019s polish. He works best in the slot, darting in and out of routes and turning quick passes into chunk plays. What really puts him on teams\u2019 radar though is his special teams magic\u2014he led the nation in punt return yards last season, averaging nearly 20 yards a return. The Chiefs love versatility, and Wester could sneak into a higher round just based on his return skills and reliability underneath.<\/p>\n

S Shilo Sanders (6-0, 195 pounds): Projected No. 255 overall to the Browns (Seventh Round)<\/strong>
Now here\u2019s where things get interesting. Could the Sanders brothers end up on the same NFL team? If Cleveland grabs Shedeur early, they might take a flier on Shilo late. There are real questions about his durability\u2014he\u2019s dealt with shoulder and knee injuries\u2014but when healthy, Shilo is a fierce, high-energy player. He\u2019s got value both as a rotational safety and on special teams. And let\u2019s be honest, the story of two brothers making it together out of Deion\u2019s program is just too good to pass up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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