The inside story of Shedeur Sanders' unique draft process

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BOULDER, Colo. -- As Shedeur Sanders left the podium after his news conference at Colorado's pro day, this year known as the "WE AIN'T HARD 2 FIND Showcase 2025," he was greeted by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who gave him the kind of hug suggesting they had known each other for years.

"Last time I saw you, you were just a young pup!" Payton said, as three different videographers swarmed to document their interaction.

Sanders first met Payton as a kid because of the connection to his dad, Hall of Famer Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders. Shedeur has known NFL owners and coaches -- Payton was one of three head coaches among a group of around 80 league personnel and 150…