Overview

• Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top-two NFL Draft pick, was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round.
• Draft experts cited concerns over his arm strength, decision-making, and sack susceptibility, which contributed to his unexpected slide.
• Sanders’ pre-draft process, including skipping the combine and certain interviews, raised questions about his leadership and readiness for the NFL.
• The Browns had already drafted quarterback Dillon Gabriel earlier in the draft, highlighting a major overhaul at the position.
• Sanders now competes in a four-way quarterback battle, with sportsbooks offering +225 odds for him to start Week 1 and +1900 for Offensive Rookie of the Year.