Overview

• An anonymous fan from Georgia, identified as 'John Doe,' filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL after Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round of the 2025 Draft.
• The lawsuit alleges violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, Civil Rights Act, and consumer protection laws, claiming the NFL colluded to harm Sanders’ draft stock.
• The plaintiff argues that negative narratives about Sanders' interview performance and demeanor damaged his reputation and influenced his draft position.
• The fan, who is self-represented and filed the suit in forma pauperis, claims severe emotional distress and trauma as a result of the draft outcome.
• The lawsuit demands financial damages, a public apology from the NFL, retractions of alleged slanderous statements, and reforms to the draft process.