Shedeur Sanders was expected to be one of the top quarterback picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, he fell to the 5th round, a drop many believe was unjustified. But in a twist worthy of a wrestling storyline, this draft-day disappointment may have been the best thing to happen to his brand and his rookie card value.
From Heel to Babyface: A Perception Shift
Shedeur has never lacked confidence. That is not a crime, but in the public eye, it can rub people the wrong way. He has been polarizing: undeniably talented, yet easy to criticize. But that changed during the draft.
As he remained undrafted through round after round, fans, even critics, began to feel something unexpected: sympathy. The viral prank call moment during the draft turned him from cocky to wronged. In wrestling terms, he became the babyface, the underdog the crowd now roots for.
Fanbase Growth Equals Hobby Growth
Since the draft, Shedeur’s name has been trending, and not for what he did wrong but for what was done to him. The Cleveland Browns, who took him in the 5th round despite drafting another quarterback in the 3rd, have already started running ads promoting preorders of his jersey.
Think about that. A team is spending ad dollars to promote their fifth-rounder. That is fan demand in real time.
We believe the hobby will follow. Shedeur Sanders’ rookie cards are already gaining attention and rightfully so. His value could rival or exceed Cam Ward’s if the narrative continues to build.
Grade While the Heat Is On
If you get your hands on a Shedeur rookie card, do not wait. Grade it early while the buzz is fresh. But do not risk that PSA 10 with poor shipping.
The Graders’ Choice Shipping Kit is built for this moment.
What’s Included:
- Semi-rigid holders that protect corners
- Premium sleeves and a microfiber cloth to prep clean surfaces
- A snug-fit Card Armor Box and a foam-sealed shipping box
- An optional prepaid label for direct grading submission
Every piece of this kit is designed to protect your investment.
Final Word
Shedeur might have been overlooked in the draft, but he is front and center in the football world now. And if the public keeps rallying behind him, expect his cards to climb in both interest and price.
Get them. Grade them. Protect them like a pro.
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