Plenty of people have put their public support behind Sanders (none more than Mel Kiper Jr. on ESPN's Draft broadcast), and he got a surprisingly motivational pep talk from another Sanders on social media over the weekend, as KFC's Colonel Sanders had some words of wisdom for him.

Some quarterbacks who got selected on Day 3 of the draft have found success in the league. Tom Brady is the gold standard, having gone from a sixth-rounder to arguably the greatest at the position. Brock Purdy was "Mr. Irrelevant" as the last pick in the 2022 draft, while Dak Prescott was a fourth-rounder in 2016.

Shedeur Sanders may have experienced a longer wait than expected during the 2025 NFL Draft, but a surprise message from KFC helped turn the story into a moment of encouragement and pride. KFC Sends Shedeur Sanders Encouragement After Draft Slide After sliding into the later rounds,