Overview

• Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a first-round pick, was selected by the Cleveland Browns at No. 144 after a surprising draft slide.
• Sanders immediately engaged with the Cleveland community, visiting John Marshall High School and promising to bring the city its first Super Bowl.
• Despite leading all 2025 NFL rookies in jersey sales, Sanders faces an uphill battle to secure a roster spot in a crowded quarterback room with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel.
• Reports suggest Sanders' draft slide was influenced by poor pre-draft interviews and concerns over his perceived attitude, though NFL players like Travis Kelce and Malik Nabers have defended his talent.
• Browns GM Andrew Berry expressed confidence in Sanders, emphasizing the team's strategy to add competition and citing his value as a fifth-round selection.