­Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been turning heads this season, leading the Buffaloes to their best record in nearly a decade and steadily climbing NFL draft boards. Sanders’ remarkable performances have sparked predictions that he could be a top draft pick, possibly even replacing an NFL quarterback on a massive contract.

According to Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today, Sanders could be the first quarterback selected in the upcoming draft, potentially picked second overall by the New York Giants. Middlehurst-Schwartz pointed out that Sanders’ father, Deion Sanders—Colorado’s head coach and NFL Hall of Famer—might try to guide Shedeur’s landing spot, possibly aiming for a team where he feels his son would thrive. The Giants, Middlehurst-Schwartz suggests, could be a perfect fit.

“If the Giants pursue another football blue blood, it could be a beneficial pairing,” he wrote. “With head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen likely to return in 2025, the Giants could move on from Daniel Jones and bring in a quarterback with Sanders’ poise and ability to pick defenses apart with precise throws from the pocket.”

Though the Giants have faced struggles this season, Middlehurst-Schwartz noted that they still have a foundation that could make them competitive in the near future. For Sanders, joining New York would mean inheriting a developing offense, with promising rookies like wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. The return of left tackle Andrew Thomas from a season-ending injury could also bolster the offensive line, giving Sanders a stronger platform.

The potential departure of Daniel Jones, who has struggled to justify the $160 million contract extension he signed in 2023, adds to the speculation. ESPN insider Adam Schefter recently hinted that Jones might not take the field for the Giants again, noting his $23 million injury guarantee as a factor the team might want to avoid.

With the Buffaloes currently boasting a 7-2 record, Sanders has shown consistent accuracy, completing 72.9% of his passes and averaging 320.6 passing yards per game. His 24 touchdowns to just six interceptions illustrate his efficiency, adding to the intrigue around him as the NFL draft approaches.