Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 144th overall pick
. The Browns' general manager Andrew Berry explained that they saw Sanders as a solid prospect at the critical quarterback position and decided to select him when his value became favorable relative to the draft
. Sanders joined the Browns' quarterback room alongside Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Deshaun Watson
