Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL great Deion Sanders, has officially joined the Cleveland Browns after being picked in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. This selection came after a surprising drop in the earlier rounds, with the Browns trading up to secure him at the 144th overall spot.
The Browns made headlines by selecting two quarterbacks in this draft, with Shedeur being the second after Dillon Gabriel was taken in the third round. This decision adds depth to the team’s quarterback lineup, which already includes notable players like Joe Flacco, Deshaun Watson, and Kenny Pickett.
Browns General Manager Andrew Berry addressed the media, explaining that while the team didn’t plan to draft two quarterbacks, they felt it was a great opportunity. He emphasized their strategy of picking the best player available and fostering competition within the team. Berry stated, “We love adding competition to every position room,” highlighting the team’s commitment to improving their roster.
The unexpected fall of Shedeur in the draft sparked reactions beyond the football world. Former President Donald Trump took to social media to criticize NFL owners for not selecting him sooner, questioning their judgment. He praised Shedeur’s potential, attributing it to his father’s legacy and talent.
Additionally, former Representative Jamaal Bowman expressed his concerns about the draft process, suggesting that Shedeur’s drop could be linked to racial biases in the league.
Before entering the NFL, Shedeur made a name for himself as the starting quarterback at the University of Colorado Boulder and previously at Jackson State University. His journey to the NFL has been closely watched, especially given his father’s storied career in football.
As Shedeur prepares to join the Browns, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how he will compete for a spot on the roster and contribute to the team’s future.