Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders may have just presented the biggest hint into his NFL future ahead of his final college game at the Alamo Bowl. Sanders was spotted with a custom pair of his father Deion’s signature Nike DT Max ’96 sneakers, customized in New York Giants colors and stamped with the team’s logo. The bold design fueled the belief that the Giants are Sanders’ likely destination in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The custom cleats feature a red upper with rich blue accents, matching the Giants team colors. The Nike swoosh and Giants logos are both displayed, along with blue laces, to complete the look. While the cleats surfaced online and were believed to be Sanders’, he wore the standard team-issued colorway during Colorado’s bowl game against BYU.
The cleats’ design language maintained parallels to the work of renowned sneaker customizer Mache, though the shoe’s creator appears to be Nomad_customs. The timing of the reveal is significant as Coach Prime previously hinted that Shedeur already has a good idea of where he’ll land in the draft.
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Both father and son have embraced the idea of a New York state of mind, heightening speculation that the Giants are locked in on selecting Sanders with the No. 1 overall pick. The Giants currently hold the NFL’s worst record at 2-13, positioning them for the first pick in the 2025 draft.
With teams like the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns trailing closely at 3-12, the competition for the top pick remains competitive. Earlier this season, Giants General Manager Joe Schoen was spotted at a Colorado practice alongside Coach Prime and his staff, further fueling rumors of the team’s interest.
The Giants decision to cut quarterback Daniel Jones has left a glaring need at the position, making Sanders an ideal fit for the franchise’s rebuilding efforts. Coach Prime has been vocal about his belief in his son’s potential to be the top overall pick. Speaking on the Pacman Jones Show, he confidently declared, “Shedeur’s going to be the No. 1 pick.” When asked about the Giants possibly holding that pick, Sanders doubled down, expressing certainty that his son will hear his name first on draft night.
Shedeur had an impressive 2024 season, throwing for 3,926 yards, 35 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while posting a 78.3 QBR, ranking 15th nationally. Fans across the NFL have taken notice, with “Tank for Shedeur” popping up on game days, particularly among Raiders supporters, passionate for their team to secure the Colorado standout.
The college quarterback has expressed amazement at the support he’s received from fans across the league. “Man, when I saw that on TV, I was like, ‘Bro, this is crazy,'” Sanders said. “You’re so stuck in the moment that you don’t really see what you’re doing from an outside point of view. Whenever you see a fan who took time out of their day to bring that sign, and then it’s on TV, it’s just like, ‘Dang, this feels real now,'” he continued. “It’s different.”
The 2025 NFL Combine is scheduled for Feb 27 to Mar 2 and will be Sanders’s next opportunity to showcase his skills after the Alamo Bowl. With other top prospects, including Heisman teammate Travis Hunter and Miami quarterback Cam Ward in contention, the draft conversation for who will go first remains wide-open.
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