Overview

• Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top-five pick, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns at No. 144 in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Sanders joins a Browns quarterback room featuring veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, as well as fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, who was drafted in the third round.
• Tom Brady, who has mentored Sanders, encouraged him to use his draft slide as motivation, emphasizing the importance of performance over draft position.
• Critics, including Robert Griffin III, have questioned the Browns' quarterback situation, citing concerns about the team's crowded roster and financial challenges.
• Despite skepticism, Sanders has received support from former teammates and NFL players, with many highlighting his talent and determination to succeed.