In a stunning twist that left the football world buzzing, Shedeur Sanders, the dynamic quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, shockingly went undrafted. But what caught just as much attention as the snub itself was Buffalo Bills superstar Josh Allen’s simple, yet powerful, reaction: “Unbelievable.”

That one word from Allen perfectly captured the disbelief rippling across the NFL community. After a standout college career under his father’s coaching at Colorado, Shedeur was widely projected to be an early-round pick. His pocket awareness, strong arm, and football IQ had scouts and fans alike raving throughout the season. Yet, when all the names were called, his wasn’t among them.
Josh Allen, known for overcoming his own doubters to become one of the league’s elite quarterbacks, seemed to instantly empathize with Shedeur’s situation. Allen’s “Unbelievable” comment quickly went viral, appearing on social media feeds, sports talk shows, and even being discussed by analysts who agreed that Sanders’ undrafted status was, indeed, hard to comprehend.
Many around the league believe that teams may have underestimated Shedeur’s abilities or that off-field narratives unfairly impacted his draft stock. Others speculate he may have been a victim of a deep and highly competitive quarterback class. Regardless of the reasons, Josh Allen’s reaction voiced the sentiment many NFL insiders, players, and fans were feeling: how could a talent like Shedeur Sanders be left without a team?

Now, as Shedeur faces the next chapter of his journey, whether through a free-agent signing or preparing for next season’s draft, one thing is clear — he has plenty of high-profile believers, including one of the NFL’s biggest stars. If history is any guide, being doubted only fuels players like Shedeur to come back even stronger.
And if Josh Allen’s one-word reaction is any indicator, the NFL world should brace itself for Shedeur Sanders to make a major statement very, very soon.