"Like the (New York Giants), the New Orleans Saints drafted a quarterback other than Sanders early. They used the 40th overall pick on Louisville's Tyler Shough," Knox said. "The selection made plenty of sense.

Shedeur Sanders, who had decided to skip going to the NFL draft in person in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was with his family at his father Deion's home outside of Dallas. Shedeur was clearly confused by the phone call, asking his family, "What does that mean?"