Shedeur Sanders is an accomplished Football quarterback currently playing for the Colorado Buffaloes. He began his collegiate career at Jackson State University, where he quickly made a name for himself as a standout player. In his freshman season, he passed for 3,231 yards, 30 touchdowns, and earned the prestigious Jerry Rice Award, recognizing him as the most outstanding freshman in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. His exceptional performance also earned him the title of SWAC Freshman of the Year and a spot on the second team All-SWAC.

In his sophomore year, Sanders continued to excel, throwing for 3,732 yards and 40 touchdowns while maintaining a remarkable completion rate of 70.6%. He was named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and received the Deacon Jones Trophy, awarded to the top player from an HBCU. His impressive statistics and leadership on the field led him to enter the NCAA transfer portal after the 2022 season, seeking new challenges and opportunities.

Transferring to Colorado in 2023, Sanders was immediately appointed as the starting quarterback. He made a spectacular debut, setting a school record with 510 passing yards and four touchdowns against TCU. Throughout the season, he showcased his skills with multiple games exceeding 300 passing yards, finishing with 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns, and a commendable three interceptions in 11 games.

In addition to his on-field achievements, Sanders has made significant strides in the realm of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. He became the first player from an HBCU to sign an NIL deal with Gatorade and later partnered with Beats by Dre and Tom Brady’s apparel company. Most recently, he signed an NIL deal with Nike, making history as the first college Football player to do so, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in college athletics.