As Saturday’s practices kicked off the Shrine Bowl week, Sanders was in street clothes with the West team. While it’s not uncommon for top-level prospects to eschew on-field practices, both the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl made noise about not allowing that for this year’s editions of the most significant all-star games.

Shedeur Sanders has decided not to participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl game but will instead engage with NFL scouts during the event in Denton, Texas. According to USA TODAY's Ehsan Kassim, Sanders is focusing solely on meetings with NFL teams,

Also in attendance for a portion of the meeting — though unexpected and only via FaceTime — was the quarterback’s father, Deion Sanders. The Titans, who have the first overall pick, met with Sanders for 45 minutes. The meeting also included a surprise FaceTime call from Shedeur’s father, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders.

According to ESPN’s Turron Davenport, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders won’t play in Thursday’s Shrine Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. He also isn’t participating in practices, although he is in attendance to meet with interested NFL suitors.

Colorado star Shedeur Sanders will not be playing in the East-West Shrine Bowl after all. It was announced on Saturday morning that Sanders will be

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, expected to hear his name called early in the 2025 NFL Draft in April, is making the rounds at the East-West Shrine Bowl location but won't play in the college All-Star game.

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders will meet with NFL teams at the Shrine Bowl but will not practice or play in Thursday's showcase in Arlington, Texas.

Six players from the Colorado football team are in Denton, Texas, preparing for the annual East-West Shrine Bowl. Only five of the six are planning to play in the game, however.