Overview

• Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns at No. 144 in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after a surprising slide from first-round projections.
• The Browns traded up to secure Sanders, with GM Andrew Berry citing his value and the need to add competition to the quarterback room.
• Sanders has already engaged with Cleveland's community, speaking to students at John Marshall High School and emphasizing his goal of bringing the city its first Super Bowl.
• He joins a Browns quarterback roster featuring Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, with Deshaun Watson sidelined for the season.
• Despite pre-draft controversies, Sanders has garnered support from NFL figures like Malik Nabers and Travis Kelce, who have defended his talent and potential.