Eight days out from the Pro Bowl, Shedeur Sanders is headed to San Francisco as a late addition-and yes, it’s already stirring up conversation.
Let’s talk about the season that got him here. Sanders didn’t start the year under center.
He took over midway through the campaign, going 3-4 as the starter and finishing with a 56.6% completion rate, 1,400 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across eight games. That stat line isn’t going to jump off the page, and no one’s pretending it should.
But if you watched the tape, you saw something else: week-to-week improvement, a more composed presence in the pocket, and a handful of throws that showed real NFL-level upside. The numbers tell one story, but the film tells another-and both matter.
Now, Pro Bowl selections are never just about raw production. They’re a blend of performance, availability, and yes, popularity.
Every year, replacements are made-some due to injuries, others because players opt out. In Shedeur’s case, his late-season rise and growing fan interest played a role.
He started the year as the fourth-string QB and ended it as the team’s starter. That kind of trajectory gets noticed, especially when the league is trying to put together a showcase that draws eyes and builds buzz.
For Colorado fans, this is a milestone. Shedeur becomes the first Buffs quarterback to make the Pro Bowl as a rookie.
That’s not just a fun fact-it’s a meaningful moment for a program that’s been looking to reestablish its presence on the national stage. And for Sanders, it’s another step in a journey that’s just getting started.
Year One had its ups and downs, but this Pro Bowl nod is a sign that the league-and the fans-are paying attention.
As far as offseason momentum goes, this is a solid way to head into Year Two.