Yes, Shedeur Sanders was finally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft. He was selected in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick, a surprising drop from earlier projections where he was considered a potential first-round pick.
Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, played college football at Jackson State and Colorado. In his final season at Colorado, he threw for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns, earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Despite his impressive college performance, Sanders experienced a significant slide in the draft, reportedly due to concerns raised during pre-draft interviews. This fall affected his rookie contract, reducing his guaranteed earnings from over $45 million to approximately $4 million.
In Cleveland, Sanders joins a competitive quarterback room that includes Deshaun Watson, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, along with Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, and Joe Flacco. Despite the crowded competition, Sanders is expected to be part of the battle for the starting quarterback position.
