NFL, draft and Colorado
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There are just 17 days until the 2025 NFL Draft and with pro days complete and evaluations in the books -- you can read my write-ups from the Colorado Showcase and the Ohio State, Miami and Syracuse pro days -- a three-round mock draft only seemed fitting.
With pro days winding down, we take a look at players who helped their draft status and some who may have taken a step backward.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter weren't the only NFL draft hopefuls who shined during the Colorado Buffaloes' pro day. Several other former Buffs impressed on Friday in front of NFL coaches and general managers.
Hunter ran routes while catching passes from quarterback Shedeur Sanders, also a potential first-round pick in the upcoming draft, during the nationally televised event in Boulder. Hunter impressed viewers with his agility while running routes, as well as his comfort catching passes from Sanders even without gloves.
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward works out at his Pro Day ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Quarterback Cam Ward ends pro day with a creative trick play. Coach Deion Sanders talks with NFL Network ...
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) slips past Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Josh Evans (26) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) AP
It started on Friday with Cisco replying to a video of Sanders throwing, noting he needs to "stop patting" the ball" before releasing it. Slayton didn't respond directly to Cisco, but a different video pointing out that Sanders was patting the ball prompted the Giants receiver to chime in.
All 32 NFL teams will hold a local pro day for NFL prospects who are either from the surrounding area or played college football in the area. The Washington Commanders are expected to host their local pro day sometime next week, two weeks before the 2025 NFL draft.