What was Shedeur Sanders' reaction to his slide in the NFL draft?

Shedeur Sanders focused on proving himself right rather than proving others wrong. He compared his draft experience to playing quarterback, stating he can't be fazed by it.

What challenges does Sanders face in the Browns' quarterback room?

Sanders faces competition from veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, as well as Dillon Gabriel, who was drafted two rounds before him.

Why did the Browns select Sanders despite his draft slide?

The Browns spent extensive time with Sanders in the pre-draft process, showing interest in him despite his draft slide.

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Shedeur Sanders Adjusts to NFL Life with Cleveland Browns After Surprise Draft Slide

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders discusses his draft experience, jersey number, and competition during rookie minicamp.

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Shedeur Sanders, drafted 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns, reflects on his surprising slide in the NFL draft and prepares for competition in Cleveland's crowded quarterback room. Supported by Tom Brady's advice, Sanders aims to prove himself and improve daily while wearing No. 12. Despite challenges linked to his father's fame, he remains focused on learning and adapting to the NFL.

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Shedeur Sanders, despite sliding to the fifth round of the NFL draft, remains focused on learning the playbook and proving critics wrong, especially given his upbringing as the son of a prominent NFL figure.
Sanders received encouragement from Tom Brady, who experienced a similar draft situation and advised him to use his experience as motivation.
The competition for the starting quarterback role in Cleveland includes multiple players, highlighting the challenges Sanders faces, yet he expresses optimism about learning and improving.

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: Shedeur Sanders focused on proving himself right rather than proving others wrong. He compared his draft experience to playing quarterback, stating he can't be fazed by it.
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: Sanders faces competition from veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, as well as Dillon Gabriel, who was drafted two rounds before him.
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: The Browns spent extensive time with Sanders in the pre-draft process, showing interest in him despite his draft slide.
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