Rich Eisen· Apr 18, 2025
Eisen says Shedeur Sanders could be drafted as high as No. 2 or 3, and insists Brock Purdy will be signed to an extension whose average annual value starts with a five (i.e., $50M+).
“He could be drafted as high as two, if not three.”
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Brock Purdy to move to San Francisco 49ers
“And Purdy is going to be signed, everyone. And I think it's gonna start with a five because he's been to us honestly, his resume mandates it.”
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- Mock Draft PicksShedeur SandersApr 18, 2025
Shedeur Sanders to be picked “as high as two, if not three”
“the biggest surprise that could be in store involves Shador Sanders. He could be drafted as high as two, if not three.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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