NFL insider Josina Anderson reported that an NFL quarterbacks coach believed Sanders came across as "brash" and "arrogant" during pre-draft interviews, while NFL draft insider Todd McShay reported that some teams felt he did not take a "professional approach" to the interviews.

NFL Draft brought plenty of surprises, but few were louder than the silence surrounding Shedeur Sanders through the first four rounds. While fans were stunned, many insiders saw the slide coming—pointing to red flags that had been building for months.