2025 NFL draft: Shedeur Sanders to choose between Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders

Miami Dolphins are in the talks to draft Shedeur Sanders instead of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Ever since Shedeur Sanders had a nice chat with Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, the rumors of the team being his first preference started swirling. These rumors are gaining even more traction after the Davante Adams trade.

However, if Davis really wants the Colorado QB on his roster, he'll have to fight for the top spot on the draft board as his rivals might swoop Sanders in before he even gets a chance.

Per NFL Rookie Watch, the Miami Dolphins are emerging as a heavyweight favorite of several NFL scouts since they will be in the first-round QB market in the 2025 draft. The scouts even reported that the Dolphins' front office "loves" Shedeur Sanders.

After Tua Tagovailova's injury, a QB would be a blessing for the Dolphins. Not to mention the absolute show that Shedeur and Tyreek Hill would put up as a QB-WR duo.

Furthermore, even Deion Sanders is happy with Sanders going to the Dolphins, as NBC Sports reports. Although he wants "what's best for his son," Prime's hinting towards the Dolphins on the Nightcap didn't go unnoticed.

Miami Dolphins are not the only ones in the Shedeur Sanders sweepstakes

Shedeur Sanders is a projected No.1 QB and No.1 overall draft in 2025. So, if he pulls an Eli Manning, it won't be a surprise. ESPN's Jordan Reid proposed another team that Shedeur could go to in his mock draft.

Per the ESPN analyst, Sanders will potentially go to the Cleveland Browns as the first overall, given their struggles at the QB position.

However, among all three, the Dolphins have the upper hand, mainly because Deion is happy with them being Shedeur's fur