Cleveland Browns Seize Opportunity to Draft Shedeur Sanders in Fifth Round of 2025 NFL Draft
Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a first-round pick, was chosen by the Browns in the fifth round after a surprising drop during the draft.
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Overview
Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. After being projected as a first-round talent, Sanders' unexpected slide surprised analysts as he wasn't selected until the later rounds. Despite his impressive collegiate career at Colorado, where he threw for 4,314 yards and 37 touchdowns as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, concerns over his draft interviews and arm strength contributed to his fall. He joins a Browns quarterback room amid uncertainty, with Deshaun Watson potentially missing the entire season due to injury.
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Analysis
- The Cleveland Browns surprised many by selecting Shedeur Sanders 144th overall in the NFL Draft after he was initially projected as a first-round pick, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the draft process.
- General Manager Andrew Berry noted that taking Sanders made sense due to the value presented by his unexpected availability and stated that it's about what a player does after being drafted, rather than the round they are picked in.
- Sanders joins a crowded Browns quarterback room amid questions regarding Deshaun Watson's future; the competition in training camp will be crucial for his development.
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Shedeur Sanders was once projected as a first-round pick but slid to the fifth round due to concerns over his draft interviews and arm strength.
Shedeur Sanders had a notable collegiate career at Colorado, where he threw for 4,314 yards and 37 touchdowns, earning him the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year award.
The Browns' quarterback position is uncertain, with Deshaun Watson potentially missing the entire season due to injury. Shedeur Sanders joins the team after they also drafted Dillon Gabriel.
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