Biggest 2025 NFL Draft snub? Not Shedeur Sanders — Andrew Armstrong

It's only been a few days since the 2025 NFL draft, but the Shedeur Sanders story is already getting old. The mini Mel Kipers on social media continue to cry foul when he wasn't even the biggest snub in the draft. Sanders might control the spotlight, but Arkansas receiver Andrew Armstrong was the true victim of the NFL draft's most inconceivable slight.

Andrew Armstrong's draft results should be questioned like Shedeur Sanders

It was a long weekend for Armstrong. He waited through the first three rounds, hearing two teammates—Isaac TeSlaa and Landon Jackson—selected in front of him. But that's ok. Many mock drafts had him going into the third day anyway. However, his time to bask in the glory of having his name called on national TV, realizing that his dreams of playing in the NFL had come true, never arrived. Instead, it was a quiet, behind-the-scenes deal, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins.

I'm happy for the young man, truly. And I believe he'll still make a name for himself behind a talented receiving corp in Miami. And luckily, Dolphin fans are happy to have him.

However, the fact remains—Armstrong deserved a draft pick.

Arkansas' star receiver wasn't only the best wideout on a top-25 passing offense but the leading receiver in the SEC, also commonly known as the best conference in college football. Would someone please explain how a gem like Armstrong was passed over so easily?

Lack of touchdowns?

Past production matters in the draft process, and the one area where Armstrong lacked was touchdowns. Albeit a very important stat, it's not his fault he was never targeted near the endzone. Any time Arkansas reached the opposing 25-yard line, Taylen Green had to run for his life because the Razorbacks' offensive line developed amnesia near the endzone and forgot how to block. So, no, I can't believe that was the reason.

Despite playing just 11 games, Armstrong racked up 1,140 receiving yards, averaging an impressive 14.6 yards per catch. Tre Harris and Matthew Golden were drafted near the first round, yet on paper, the only major edge they hold over Armstrong is a higher touchdown total. That suggests it wasn’t his production that caused him to fall out of the draft.

Poor combine grade?

Granted, his combine performance also lacked pizazz. He graded out at a 5.94, the 27th-best among WRs but well within the middle of the pack. Maybe that's why he wasn't selected. But if so, why were six receivers with lower grades selected instead?

Jimmy Horn of Colorado, Ole Miss' Jordan Watkins, Konata Murphy from UCF, Arian Smith of Georgia, UNLV's Ricky White, and the fifth-to-last graded receiver Kaden Prather from Maryland were all drafted. Why did Armstrong go behind Colorado's fourth-leading receiver and a Maryland receiver who's never eclipsed 700 receiving yards in his collegiate career?

The last SEC leading receiver to sign as a UDFA

The last time the SEC's leading receiver failed to make it in the NFL draft, the youngest player in the year's draft hadn't even started kindergarten. The year was 2009, and Ole Miss' Shay Hodge put up 1,135 yards and eight touchdowns for the Rebels. However, his combine results and a nagging knee injury significantly brought his draft stock down. Again, Armstrong had none of those issues. So, why wasn't he selected?

Sure, Shedeur Sanders probably deserved a second-round pick, but it wasn't like it happened for seemingly no reason like Armstrong. It was a down year for QBs. The field wasn't great, and many teams didn't need that position. But wide receiver? The NFL snatches them up like the children in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory searching for a golden ticket.

Andrew Armstrong deserved better. Why he went undrafted is a mystery — but this summer, he’ll have his shot to prove everyone wrong.