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Shedeur Sanders Faces Uphill Battle After Fifth-Round Selection by Browns

Once a projected first-round pick, Sanders joins a crowded Cleveland quarterback room following concerns over attitude and pre-draft interviews.

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A screen shows Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders after being chosen by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick during the third day of the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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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.