The national conversation surrounding Shedeur Sanders’ slide in the 2025 NFL Draft has finally come to a close. The Cleveland Browns traded up to select the former Colorado quarterback with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round.
While Sanders went later than many had anticipated, the moment was still filled with excitement for him and his family.
Shedeur Sanders Drafted by the Browns
Footage captured the emotional celebration as Sanders was drafted—sharing the special moment with his brother, Shilo, who is still awaiting his own name to be called.
Shilo and Shedeur dancing is perfection after Shedeur got drafted 😂
(via shilosanders/Twitch) pic.twitter.com/JdL6O0snhn
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 26, 2025
Looking toward the future, the Cleveland Browns got tremendous value with their fifth-round selection of Shedeur Sanders—a quarterback who appeared in many first-round mock drafts.
PFSN’s Ian Cummings had Sanders being selected with the ninth pick in the draft by the New Orleans Saints in his seven-round mock draft.
Breaking Down the Browns’ QB Room After Drafting Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns have been aggressive in their search for a reliable quarterback, having struggled to find a long-term starter in recent years. Following the selection of Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, the team now has five quarterbacks on its depth chart, including:
- Deshaun Watson
- Joe Flacco
- Kenny Pickett
- Dillon Gabriel
- Shedeur Sanders
The Browns made an eye-catching move by drafting Shedeur Sanders, a decision that brings both publicity and uncertainty.
With two quarterbacks taken in the first five rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, questions are already swirling about the futures of Kenny Pickett—acquired via trade this offseason—and Joe Flacco, who signed as a free agent. Deshaun Watson is also expected to start the season on injured reserve as he recovers from an Achilles tear.
All signs point to an intriguing quarterback room in Cleveland. A trade to reduce the crowded depth chart before Week 1 is possible, but until then, the Browns’ quarterback situation will remain one of the team’s most compelling storylines.
