Overview

• Shedeur Sanders fell from a projected first-round pick to the fifth round, selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns, after the team had already drafted Dillon Gabriel in the third round.
• Sanders is currently fourth on the Browns' quarterback depth chart, behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Gabriel, leading to concerns about limited reps and developmental opportunities.
• Head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed confidence in Sanders' talent, stating draft position does not define a player's potential, while critics like Robert Griffin III argue the team has set Sanders up to fail.
• The Browns have taken steps to control the media narrative surrounding Sanders, including delaying his rookie media availability, as his celebrity status continues to draw significant attention.
• In contrast to Sanders, Dillon Gabriel benefits from a lower-profile entry into the NFL, potentially allowing him to develop without the external pressures and heightened scrutiny faced by Sanders.