Titans Cancel Private Workout with Shedeur Sanders Following Impressive Colorado Pro Day

In a surprising turn of events, the Tennessee Titans have called off a scheduled private workout with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, a decision that has sent ripples through the NFL Draft landscape. The announcement came just a day after Sanders showcased his skills at the Colorado Buffaloes’ Pro Day on Friday, April 4, 2025, an event that drew significant attention from NFL scouts, coaches, and executives.

According to Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official website, the team’s brass met with Sanders’ camp following his Pro Day performance and mutually agreed to cancel the workout, originally slated for April 9. The Titans, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, cited their extensive evaluation of Sanders as the reason for the cancellation. “The Titans have seen four years of game film, scouted multiple games, and now attended a Pro Day they described as very impressive,” Wyatt reported. This suggests the team may feel they’ve gathered sufficient information to make a decision about the highly touted quarterback prospect.

Sanders, the son of Colorado head coach and NFL legend Deion Sanders, turned heads at the Pro Day with a stellar throwing session. Reports indicate he completed 58 of 63 passes, with three incompletions attributed to receiver drops, demonstrating the accuracy and poise that have made him a top quarterback prospect. The event, held at Colorado’s indoor practice facility, was attended by representatives from several quarterback-needy teams, including the Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants, who hold the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 picks, respectively.

The cancellation has sparked speculation about the Titans’ draft strategy. Many analysts had pegged Sanders as a potential No. 1 overall selection, given his impressive college stats—over 14,000 passing yards, 134 touchdowns, and a 72% completion rate across four years at Jackson State and Colorado. However, the Titans’ decision to forego further evaluation could signal a shift in focus. Posts on X and recent reports suggest that Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who also impressed at his own Pro Day, might now be the frontrunner for Tennessee’s top pick. “Project Cam Ward ,” one X user remarked, reflecting growing sentiment that the Titans may be leaning in a different direction.

Despite the cancellation, the Titans’ interest in Sanders hasn’t necessarily waned. General Manager Mike Borgonzi praised Sanders’ performance, noting his ability to “drive the deep ball” and confirming that the Pro Day reinforced what the team had seen on tape. The Titans had sent a significant contingent to Boulder, including Borgonzi and both coordinators, though head coach Brian Callahan was notably absent as he prepares for other draft-related commitments.

For Sanders, the Pro Day served as a critical platform to solidify his draft stock after opting not to throw at the NFL Combine or the Big 12 Pro Day. His performance drew praise from scouts and analysts alike, with some calling it a “showcase” of his NFL-ready skills. Deion Sanders, ever the vocal supporter, told NFL Network that his son and teammate Travis Hunter, a Heisman Trophy winner and fellow top prospect, are “the surest bets in this draft.” Hunter, who limited his participation to a few routes, remains a near-lock for a top-five selection.

The Titans’ move could also be a strategic smokescreen, a common tactic in the pre-draft process to obscure their true intentions. With the draft just weeks away, speculation is rampant about whether Tennessee is sold on Sanders, pivoting to Ward, or even considering trading down from the No. 1 spot. “Absent a ‘Godfather’-style trade offer, I fully expect Tennessee to take Ward and build this franchise around him,” ESPN’s Field Yates wrote recently, though the Sanders cancellation adds a layer of intrigue.