Mock drafts rarely shock me anymore.
But apparently rarely leaves just enough of a crack in that door for the godfather of mock drafts, Mel Kiper of ESPN, to slide right through.
Mel Kiper’s Latest Mock (2/25)
1. Titans – Abdul Carter, EDGE
2. Browns – Cameron Ward, QB
3. Giants – Travis Hunter, CB
4. Patriots – Will Campbell, OT
5. Jaguars – Mason Graham, DT
6. Raiders – Ashton Jeanty, RB
7. Jets – Shedeur Sanders, QB
8. Falcons – Jalon Walker, LB
9.…— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) February 25, 2025
At pick #7… Shedeur Sanders of Colorado? The one that most mock drafts have going in the top 3? That Shedeur Sanders? Kiper explained his logic within his article.
The Jets, however, might favor drafting a quarterback over trying another veteran. Because they are moving on from Aaron Rodgers, they could opt for the high-end accuracy and field vision of Sanders in an offense that has plenty of pieces already in place. In 2024, Sanders completed 74.0% of his passes, had 4,134 passing yards and threw 37 TDs. Those are all top-four numbers in the FBS.
Sanders would elevate this New York team that was near the bottom of the league in most passing metrics this past season and allow it to build around his rookie contract. The youthful combination of Sanders, receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall could do some damage. (By the way, Sanders won’t be throwing in Indianapolis this week as he sits out the workouts.)
Admittedly, Kiper’s logic isn’t bad. I’m sure the Jets would LOVE to draft Shedeur Sanders for all those reasons and many more… but at pick #7? Well, color me skeptical he lasts that long, so the rumors about the about the Jets looking to trade up might have to come to pass if they want the young Colorado quarterback.
But what do you think? Would you be excited about Shedeur? What about if they have to trade up for him?