Browns Select Shedeur Sanders, Ending Draft Slide

Shedeur Sanders, once considered a top quarterback prospect and potential first-round pick, experienced a dramatic and unexpected fall to the 144th overall selection by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft. His slide past several rounds shocked fans, analysts, and even prominent figures, with many expressing disbelief that less highly regarded quarterbacks were chosen ahead of him. Experts like Mel Kiper Jr. called Sanders' draft position 'nonsensical,' arguing that his talent and leadership qualities warranted a much earlier selection. The Browns' decision to draft another quarterback, Dillon Gabriel, earlier in the draft added to the confusion, leading some to speculate about the team's long-term strategy at the position. While some observers questioned whether factors beyond football contributed to Sanders' drop, many believe he will prove doubters wrong and succeed in the NFL. Social media and sports commentators widely discussed the surprising turn of events, with consensus that teams passing on Sanders may come to regret it.