Shedeur Sanders selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 Draft after an unexpected delay

The Cleveland Browns ended their wait for Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. by selecting him with the 144th overall pick, in the fifth round.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sanders was considered a possible first-round pick, but his name was not called during the first two days of the event, during which Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart were selected.

During his senior season, Sanders completed 353 of 477 passes for 4,134 yards, with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, while also rushing for four touchdowns. His performance earned him the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors, and first-team All-Big 12 honors. Colorado also retired his number 2 jersey, along with Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter 's number 12.

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The 23-year-old, 6-foot-1, 212-pound Sanders did not participate in the combine physicals, though he did throw during Pro Day in Colorado , where about 80 NFL representatives, including coaches, scouts and executives, were present.

Sanders 's story caught the attention of the team, as he was still without a team after more than 100 selections. Before the start of the fourth round, he posted a message on social media: "Another day, another chance to get a chance to play the game I love. Thank you, GOD."

The son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who is also the head coach of Colorado , Shedeur entered the draft under intense media pressure. Even President Donald Trump weighed in, criticizing team owners for not selecting him earlier.

“What’s wrong with the NFL owners? Are they stupid? Shedeur has phenomenal genes and is poised for greatness. He should be drafted immediately by a team that wants to win,” Trump wrote on his X account.

With his arrival at the Browns , Shedeur Sanders will have the opportunity to begin his journey in the NFL after a recruiting process that did not follow the expected script.

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