Colorado head coach Deion Sanders defended an ESPN analyst for his analysis about his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Although Ward landing with the Titans had long been a lock, much of Kiper’s draft commentary was centered on Shedeur, even after the Giants — who had done the most homework on Sanders’ son — traded back into the first round to select Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart at No. 25 overall.

Deion Sanders has sent a message to Mel Kiper Jr. on social media, just weeks after the ESPN analyst was left stunned by Shedeur's infamous fall in the 2025 NFL Draft