Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 5th round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 144th overall pick
. Despite being initially projected as a potential first-round pick, Sanders slid down the draft and was ultimately selected in the fifth round after teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants passed on him
. The Browns traded up to secure him, seeing value in adding a quarterback to their roster, which already includes Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and the injured Deshaun Watson
