Shedeur Sanders was not drafted in the early rounds due to a combination of factors including concerns about his attitude, average arm strength, pocket presence, and accuracy on shorter throws. Additionally, he showed up unprepared for some interviews, which negatively impacted teams' evaluations. There were also off-field concerns and a perception influenced by his father's fame. Despite being projected by some as a first or second-round talent, the lack of a clear quarterback-needy team willing to invest an early pick in him contributed to his fall to the fifth round. After being drafted by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th pick, he faced stiff competition to make the roster and had to prove himself amidst skepticism and distractions surrounding his draft status.