Overview
- Shedeur Sanders, once considered a top-10 draft prospect, fell to the fifth round, selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns after a surprising slide.
- Scouts and executives cited poor pre-draft interviews, concerns about coachability, and perceived entitlement as factors contributing to Sanders’ draft drop.
- Browns GM Andrew Berry stated the decision to draft Sanders was a collaborative football choice, emphasizing his potential value relative to his draft position.
- NFL figures, including Travis Kelce and Warren Moon, have weighed in on Sanders’ potential, with some offering advice on leadership and humility as a quarterback.
- Sanders enters Cleveland’s quarterback competition alongside veterans and rookies, with no guarantee of making the final roster as he prepares for rookie minicamp starting May 9.