Jamaal Bowman, a former Democratic congressman, accused the NFL of racism after Shedeur Sanders, a prominent quarterback, was not selected in the early rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite his impressive college performance, Sanders faced criticism for his personal style and cultural expression. Bowman suggested that traits like wearing gold chains and a rapper-like demeanor contributed to Sanders’ draft slide, highlighting racial prejudices against strong Black men who embrace their identity. He also compared Sanders’ case with that of white quarterbacks, questioning the distinction made in perceptions of entitlement.
The NFL doesn't like [Shedeur Sanders] because he wears gold chains and talks like a rapper. They don't care that he's a leader, intelligent, tough and completed 77% of his passes with no o-line and no running game.
It's the way Shedeur dresses and talks, and it's his culture, in my opinion. You see him at the draft wearing all black. He got the L chain on.
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