Here's the nfl.com bio, analysis and grade on Shedeur Sanders

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By Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst
Draft Projection: Round 1

Overview
Any perceptions that Sanders is a product of Heisman Trophy-winner Travis Hunter’s greatness are slowly dispelled once you hit the tape. He’s seen mixed results under an intensely bright spotlight, but there are no signs his confidence has ever wavered. Sanders possesses a baseline of poise, savvy and accuracy, traits that are integral in becoming an NFL starter. He’s slow-twitch with standard arm talent and a longer release, but he worked around those limitations with anticipation and accuracy. He plays with decent command from the pocket and finds his rhythm when working on-time and on-platform; that said, he will pass on profits and look for the big play too often. Average velocity and slower rip times mean tighter windows against faster athletes, so throwing off-platform or trying to do more than his arm talent allows is ill-advised. He’s tough and willing to take the hit to complete the throw once he’s locked into his target. Sanders is pocket mobile and finds clean alternate launch points, but he often creates pressure and sacks with undisciplined pocket drops. The tape says he has the necessary qualities to become a solid game manager if he can operate with better discipline and play to his strengths.

Strengths
Plays with confidence and composure from the pocket.
Keeps his eyes downfield as the pocket compresses.
Shows off ability to pump and reset when the play appears not to develop as he expected.
Able to buy himself time and move his launch point when needed.
Willing to stand in and take punishment when he gets locked in on the throw.
Gets hips squared to the target on rollout throws.
Steps into drive throws between the hashes and puts it on-frame.
Allows routes to develop and throws with timing into zone windows.
Hits receivers in stride and leads them into yards after the catch.
Consistently accurate when he throws from a balanced platform.

Weaknesses
Spacing and clearly defined route combinations make decision-making easier.
Drops beyond proper pocket depth and into edge rusher’s path.
Throws with a longer operation time.
Has completions on tape that will be interceptions in the pros.
Inconsistent bringing his lower half through his delivery.
Needs to become OK with taking profits and moving on.
Appears too confident in his off-platform game despite a lack of zip.
Doesn’t offer up much escapability quickness from the pocket.
Much too willing to take a big sack instead of throwing it away.

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