Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, has finally been drafted into the league. The 23-year-old quarterback was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round (144th pick) after being expected to be picked earlier.
Sanders had a remarkable college career at the University of Colorado, where he played under his father’s guidance as a head coach. He broke the team’s single-season passing record and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024.
Despite being ranked highly by NFL analysts, Sanders was surprisingly passed over in the first three rounds. However, he remains optimistic about his chances and expressed gratitude to those who supported him on social media before the draft.
Sanders’ teammate Travis Hunter, a wide receiver and cornerback, was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a top pick earlier in the day. The two friends were seen celebrating Sanders’ selection on live stream, with Hunter saying “Yes, sir! My boy to the Browns, man. Let’s go!”
In a statement after his draft, Sanders thanked the Browns organization for giving him a chance and expressed faith in God’s plan.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/26/nx-s1-5378143/shedeur-sanders-nfl-draft-cleveland-browns