Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 144th overall pick
. The Browns made a trade to acquire this pick and selected Sanders as their second quarterback choice in the draft, after Dillon Gabriel who was picked in the third round
. Shedeur Sanders is the son of Deion Sanders, the Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes
. Despite being projected as a top pick early on, Shedeur slid to the later rounds due to concerns about his physical attributes, arm strength, playing style, and attitude during team interviews
. The Browns' general manager Andrew Berry stated they believed Sanders was a solid prospect at a critical position and saw value in drafting him at that stage
