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Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft Slide Sparks Debate and Future Uncertainty

After falling to the fifth round, Sanders joins the Browns, faces media scrutiny, and lands on a CFL negotiation list as questions about his draft process and future linger.

A screen shows Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (inset) 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 projected as a top-10 pick, was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • A prank call targeting Sanders during the draft, traced to Jax Ulbrich using a leaked private number, has prompted an NFL investigation into data security breaches.
  • Reports suggest Sanders’ draft slide was influenced by perceived arrogance in interviews, skipped pre-draft events, and concerns over his playing style and adaptability.
  • Media figures remain divided on whether Sanders’ draft position was due to football evaluations or racial bias, with some alleging collusion and others citing on-field concerns.
  • The Toronto Argonauts have added Sanders to their CFL negotiation list, highlighting a potential alternative career path as he competes for a role in Cleveland’s crowded quarterback room.