Cleveland Browns Select Shedeur Sanders in Fifth Round of 2025 NFL Draft

Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top pick for the 2025 NFL Draft, surprisingly fell to the fifth round, where he was selected by the Cleveland Browns. This unexpected slide has been attributed to concerns over his pre-draft interviews, perceived arrogance, and questions regarding his arm strength, with even the Browns choosing another quarterback, Dillon Gabriel, in an earlier round. Despite his talent, Sanders now faces uncertainty, as he enters a crowded quarterback room and is not guaranteed a roster spot. The Browns' decision-making process also appeared divided, with muted reactions in the draft room and reports suggesting a lack of consensus among the coaching staff, front office, and ownership regarding his selection. Sanders himself has acknowledged there were things he could have handled differently during the pre-draft process and is now motivated to prove himself in Cleveland. The move has generated mixed reactions from analysts, team insiders, and Cleveland fans, reflecting broader questions about the Browns' quarterback strategy and Sanders' NFL future.