Fan Files Lawsuit Against NFL Over Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Slide, Claims “Intentional Sabotage”

In a bizarre turn of events, a passionate football fan has filed a lawsuit against the NFL, alleging that quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ dramatic slide in the 2025 NFL Draft was the result of “intentional sabotage” by the league.

The fan, whose identity has not been disclosed publicly, claims that the league orchestrated a coordinated campaign to diminish the draft stock of Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders. According to court documents, the lawsuit accuses the NFL of spreading “false narratives” and “colluding with media partners” to create doubt about Shedeur’s draft readiness and leadership.

“Shedeur Sanders was projected to be a top-five pick,” the filing states. “What occurred was a deliberate manipulation of perception, driven by politics, bias, and the NFL’s resistance to change.”

Sanders, who had a standout college career at Colorado, saw his draft position fall significantly despite impressive stats and high expectations. While analysts cited concerns about offensive line protection and overall team performance during his final season, the fan’s lawsuit alleges a more sinister motive behind the scenes.

Legal experts say the lawsuit is unlikely to succeed but reflects growing frustration among certain fan bases over the perceived lack of transparency in the draft evaluation process.

Neither the NFL nor the Sanders family has commented publicly on the lawsuit. However, the situation has sparked fierce debate on social media, with some fans applauding the bold move while others dismiss it as frivolous.