Exclusive: Why did Shedeur Sanders slide in draft? NFL team execs give blunt views

Shedeur Sanders , son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders , lasted until the 5th round, when the Cleveland Browns drafted him 144th overall.

"I think his dad’s involvement hurt him,” a high-ranking decision-maker for an NFL team said.

“It was talent-based, but there were other factors, but you can’t chalk it all up to that” The three executives who shared those perspectives were among several who agreed to speak to USA TODAY Sports .

Sanders' supporters will point to Baker Mayfield and Johnny Manziel , as examples in recent years of flashy first -round picks.

One executive from an NFC team offered a scathing rebuke of Sanders for refusing to work out at the combine.

Another executive said Sanders ' refusal to interview wasn’t a factor in his projection of the quarterback as a third or fourth -round pick.

Team decision-maker says quarterback's persona rubs him as a “look-at-me” form of selfishness.

Team executive: Shedeur ’s draft stock suffered because of the approach to the draft process.

Deion has spoken about teams he wouldn’t want Shedeur to play for and opined on why some teams repeatedly pick high in the draft.