It comes as no surprise that Colorado’s star QB will choose to showcase his talents at his “Pro Day”
It’s now official—Shedeur Sanders will skip on-field drills at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and instead focus on his Pro Day at Colorado. While he will still attend the combine to meet with teams, undergo medical evaluations and participate in interviews, he won’t be throwing, running or participating in athletic testing in Indianapolis.
Why does Shedeur prefer a Pro Day?
This move isn’t a shock, as many top quarterbacks in the draft choose to bypass combine workouts in favor of a more controlled Pro Day environment. The reasoning is simple—Pro Days allow quarterbacks to showcase their skill set on their own terms. Instead of working with unfamiliar wide receivers and dealing with a fast-paced, high-pressure combine setting, Shedeur will get to throw to his own guys, run a script catered to his strengths and ensure that everything is designed to help him look his best.
Where this decision becomes even more strategic is the wide receiver factor. At the combine, quarterbacks are forced to throw to a random group of wideouts they have no chemistry with. That’s a tough ask, especially for a QB who thrives on timing and rhythm-based throws. By waiting until his Pro Day, Shedeur will get to throw to his own Colorado receivers, including LaJohntay Wester, Jimmy Horn Jr., and Will Sheppard, all of whom will be looking to boost their own draft stock in front of NFL decision-makers. This is just another example of Shedeur being a leader and giving his own guys an extra opportunity to showcase their talents on a national stage.
Will this affect his draft stock?
Skipping the combine workouts won’t impact Shedeur’s draft stock—it’s standard practice for a highly rated quarterback. Over the years, plenty of first-round quarterbacks have taken this approach. NFL scouts and general managers already have plenty of film on Shedeur, and his biggest selling points—his poise, accuracy, leadership and deep-ball ability—have been well-documented throughout his career.
While he won’t be throwing in Indy, Shedeur will still have a busy week at the combine. Teams will want to sit down with him for in-depth interviews, evaluating not just his film, but his football IQ, leadership, and ability to command an offense. He’ll also go through comprehensive medical evaluations, which will be crucial in determining his final draft projection.
What’s Next?
At the end of the day, Shedeur’s Pro Day will be the true showcase that NFL teams have their eyes on. Expect a stacked lineup of scouts, general managers, and coaches to be in Boulder when the time comes. Until then, Shedeur will handle business in Indy, making sure teams know exactly what they’d be getting in their potential franchise quarterback.