Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders made waves on Wednesday night as he appeared at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks‘ game against the Atlanta Hawks. As the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, Sanders’ appearance did not go unnoticed.
His shoutout on the iconic MSG video board quickly fueled speculation about his potential landing spot in next year’s NFL Draft – and many fans believe that destination could be the New York Giants.
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Shedeur Sanders and the Giants connection
With the Giants struggling through a disappointing 2-11 season, the need for a franchise quarterback has become a top priority. New York released former first-round pick Daniel Jones earlier this season, leaving a glaring hole at the position. Enter Shedeur Sanders.
Sanders has been one of the most productive quarterbacks in college football this season, leading the Big 12 in passing with 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns while completing 74.2 percent of his throws.
His calm presence in the pocket, ability to make clutch plays, and strong arm have catapulted him into the conversation as a potential top-10 pick. Many believe he would be a perfect fit in New York.
His appearance at Madison Square Garden only fueled the speculation. Fans on social media couldn’t help but connect the dots.
“Shedeur Sanders soaking in the love at MSG. Imagine this energy if he’s drafted to the Giants. NYC is ready for a star like him!” one fan tweeted.
“He could be starting for the Giants next season,” another fan commented.
Sanders would opt for Raiders
While the Giants could be seen as a likely destination for Shedeur Sanders, they aren’t the only team in desperate need of a quarterback. The Las Vegas Raiders are also in the running, having endured a rocky 2024 season.
Head coach Antonio Pierce, a former New York Giant himself, could also be looking to revamp his team’s quarterback situation.
The Raiders’ quarterback situation is arguably as dire as the Giants‘. Both teams are currently tied for the worst record in the league (2-11), giving them an equal shot at one of the top picks in the draft.
