Overview

• Shedeur Sanders, initially projected as a top-10 pick, fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and was selected by the Cleveland Browns at No. 144.
• The Browns already drafted Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel in the third round and currently have four quarterbacks on their roster: Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Gabriel, and Sanders.
• Head coach Kevin Stefanski praised Sanders’ talent and work ethic, stating draft position doesn’t determine success, but critics question the team’s commitment to his development.
• Robert Griffin III argued that the Browns and NFL have set Sanders up to fail by limiting his reps and placing him in a crowded quarterback depth chart.
• General Manager Andrew Berry admitted drafting two quarterbacks wasn’t the original plan but cited Sanders’ availability in the fifth round as an opportunity to add competition.