Cleveland Browns surprise: Shedeur Sanders caught in the draft!

Cleveland Browns surprise: Shedeur Sanders caught in the draft!

Canton, Texas, USA - On April 27, 2025, Shedeur Sanders was selected in the fifth round (Pick 144) by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. The quarterback was a potential top 3 pick for a long time and was the sixth of its position, which was drafted this year. The Browns had previously also selected Dillon Gabriel from Oregon and now have five quarterbacks in the roster, including renowned names such as Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Deshaun Watson. NFL expert Brian Baldinger said that the browns could be able to appreciate all quarterbacks during the training and preseason games.

shedeur Sanders is the son of the NFL legend Deion Sanders, who is known for her defensive skills and extraordinary athletism. While Deion Sanders has an impressive NFL career with six All-Pro awards and two Super Bowl Siegen, he transferred his football passion to his son. Shedeur started his college career in autumn 2021 at FCS Jackson State, where his father acted as a head coach. There the team set records of 11-2 and 12-1 and won two consecutive Swac conference championships.

career course and performance data

In spring 2023, Deion Sanders switched to Colorado as Head Coach and brought over 40 players from Jackson State, including Shedeur. Colorado had previously had a weak season (1-11) and faced a massive gaming outlet. In the 2023 season, Shedeur achieved impressive statistics with a pass ratio of 27 touchdowns to 3 interceptions with a complement rate of 69.3%. A year later, he set new standards when he set up 4,134 Passing Yards in the 2024 season, a complaint rate of 74% and 37 touchdowns. He was voted Big 12 offensive Player of the Year for his achievements and his jersey was withdrawn from Colorado.

• Jackson State Records: 11-2 (2021), 12-1 (2022)
• Colorado Records (2024): Passing Yards: 4.134, TouchDowns: 37, Completion Rate: 74%
• nil value: approx. $ 6 million

shedeur was traded as a promising candidate for the first draft pick, but his evaluation fell over time. Despite this development, Donald Trump supported "Truth Social" with the reference to his "phenomenal genes". During the talks about the draft, during the live draft, to which he was not personally present, he was given attention in a watch party format in Canton, Texas.

draft development and future prospects

During the draft, only two quarterbacks were selected in the first round, and Shedeur was initially no hearing. After the draft, he expressed gratitude on social media, although he was not selected on the second day. After a total of 143 picks, the Cleveland Browns became active and traded to select Shedeur in the fifth round. This step marks the end of a remarkable downward trend in its draft rating.

In general, Shedeur Sanders is viewed as a player with a remarkable arm strength, ball placement and a certain level of toughness. Nevertheless, he is encouraged to work on his playing time and the sense of the pocket to develop and leave a lasting impression in the NFL.