Quarterback Shedeur Sanders' slide out of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft was reportedly based primarily on his physical attributes as a player.

The NFL Draft had one of the more intriguing first rounds in recent years, with only two quarterbacks getting taken in Round 1 -- the fewest since Kenny Pickett was the lone first

The Athletic asked 10 coaches and executives Thursday if they were surprised Sanders was still on the board late in Round 1. All 10 said no.