Browns Draft Shedeur Sanders Amidst Surprising Slide

Shedeur Sanders, once considered a first-round prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, experienced a surprising slide to the fifth round before being selected by the Cleveland Browns, a move that was finalized through a reassuring call from general manager Andrew Berry. Analysts and NFL executives attribute Sanders' draft fall to concerns over 'intangibles and other stuff,' despite his strong physical attributes and college performance, leading most teams to pass on him until the Browns saw an opportunity they couldn't ignore. The Browns now have a crowded quarterback room, with Sanders likely starting as the lowest on the depth chart behind veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, as well as fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Head coach Kevin Stefanski is not expected to face any pressure from rumors of Deion Sanders joining the Browns' staff, as Deion remains committed to his college role at Colorado. Deion Sanders, who previously indicated a preference for his son to play elsewhere, notably laughed at the idea of Shedeur going to Cleveland prior to the draft. Now, Shedeur Sanders faces the challenge of proving doubters wrong and earning his place in Cleveland's quarterback competition.