Overview

• Sanders was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Browns analysts have praised his elite ball placement and arm strength during organized team activities and rookie minicamp.
• Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett remain the clear frontrunners for Cleveland’s starting quarterback role, with insiders doubting rookie playing time this season.
• Deion Sanders acknowledged his son’s draft slide “did hurt” but dismissed claims of unpreparedness and said his sons use setbacks as motivation.
• Commentators such as RJ Young have rejected the idea that Deion’s profile unduly harmed Shedeur’s draft stock, calling out a double standard in the coverage.