The last time a Memphis football player was taken in the NFL draft was 2022. That could change this year with strong showings at the scouting combine.

The relative infrequency — and unpredictability — of owning the No. 1 pick raises questions: Should the Titans, in need of a quarterback, use their prime position to select one, assuming a player like Miami's Cam Ward or Colorado's Shedeur Sanders would at least be better than what the team has now in Will Levis?

Typically, during this time of year, as the NFL Draft approaches, the focus is on which quarterback will be selected first. That remains a debate, but this year's class lacks the usual excitement. In what may be one of the weakest quarterback draft classes in recent memory,

Former Colorado quarterback and NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders said that being in New Orleans for Super Bowl week was "real motivational" as he preps for his life in the pros. Sanders made his remarks on his 2 Legendary podcast.

At this point in time ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Colorado Buffaloes star Shedeur Sanders is widely expected to be a top-three pick. He is one of the most talked about prospects in the draft and has the talent to become a superstar at the next level.