Shedeur Sanders Drafted By McDonald's In 3rd Round

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GREEN BAY, WI — After free falling out of the first two rounds, Shedeur Sanders finally heard his name called as McDonald's drafted him in the third round as a fry cook.

After two years playing quarterback at Colorado with father and NFL legend Deion Sanders as coach, McDonald's had seen enough tape to pull the trigger on hiring him for $15/hour to cook french fries.

"While his Frymaster technique needs refinement, the talent is undeniable," said local McDonald's manager Kevin Barton. "We believe Shedeur has a high floor and tremendous upside, with the potential to be running the drive-through within six to twelve months. We're excited to get him in the building and see what he can do."

Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. gave the pick a "B+" rating, saying that while Sanders fills a clear need for the understaffed McDonald's off I-40, the pick was a bit of a reach. "I understand they needed to shore up their line cooks, I get it," said Kiper. "Sanders fits the scheme of what the general manager at McDonald's is trying to do. He can slide right in and contribute on day one. But when you look at his combine numbers, his performance at the cash register, I just don't see this being someone who can carry a McDonald's franchise. It was a little early to spend that pick with so much talent still left on the board."

At publishing time, Sanders had donned his new team hat and uniform, stating that he was "ready to put his head down and get to work" at his first shift tomorrow.

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