In a press conference leading up to the Alamo Bowl, Colorado Buffaloes offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur delivered glowing assessments of his two standout players – quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter.

There aren't many universal opinions anywhere in college football, though the notion that Shedeur Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes and Cam Ward of the Miami Hurricanes are the only two quarterbacks worthy of the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft is about as close as it gets.

Should Shedeur Sanders be the first QB chosen in the NFL Draft? Or perhaps Cam Ward would be a better choice. Our experts weigh in.

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That trio, of course, went first through third in the 2024 draft. Then the Giants picked wide receiver Malik Nabers at No. 6, while passing on three intriguing quarterbacks — Michael Penix, J.J. McCarthy, and Bo Nix. Will they regret that?

I’ve told all the pro scouts if you need a quarterback take Shedeur and if you don’t take him you’re taking the second-best guy,” Shurmur said on Thursday during a pres