Asante Samuel criticizes Giants for passing on Shedeur Sanders in 2025 draft

Asante Samuel, a former NFL cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion, criticized the New York Giants for not selecting quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft. Samuel described the team's reasoning as 'petty and immature,' referencing an incident during a pre-draft visit in which Sanders struggled with a play installation package. Reports indicate that Sanders' frustration during the evaluation contributed to the Giants' decision to trade up for Jaxson Dart instead. Following the draft, Sanders was selected in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. The Giants, under head coach John Harbaugh, are now focused on developing Dart, with their teams set to meet in Week 15 of the 2026 season.

• 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — NFL legend: Giants 'petty and immature' for passing on Shedeur Sanders