Shedeur Sanders,͏ ͏one of the most talked-about rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft, is already making his mark with ͏the Cleveland Browns—not just with his arm but his style. ͏At the ͏recent NFLP͏A Rookie Premiere,͏ Sanders confirmed what many fans͏ had͏ ͏been wondering: his iconic baggy single-sleeve undershirt ͏has officially made the leap ͏to the͏ NFL.
Shedeur Sanders Brings Iconic Baggy Single-Sleeve Look to the NFL
Sande͏rs’ ͏unique on-field ͏look became a hallmark of his ͏college career, first at Jackson State and later at Colorado.
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The͏ baggy single-sleeve undershirt, often͏ worn on his non-throwing arm, wasn’t just a stylistic flourish. It became a͏ symbol of his identity, a visual representation of the swagger and confidence ͏that defined his college performances. Still, as he entered the NFL, it was unclear if this tradition would carry over to the pros.
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That question was answered definitively when Sanders took the field in his new Browns uniform for the first time. Sporting the number 12 jersey—his college number 2 was already taken—he retained his general look, complete with the signature single-sleeve.
This fashion choice, while visually striking, is deeply personal to Sanders. It represents continuity between two phases of his football journey: college and the NFL. The sleeve, along with his consistent use of Nike’s Diamond Turf 3 cleats, speaks to his desire to maintain the persona he built during his collegiate years. In fact, Sanders has announced plans to release a Cleveland Browns edition of those cleats, indicating that his personal brand will continue to evolve alongside his professional career.
While Sanders’ baggy sleeve is distinctive, it joins a broader tradition in football style. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patri͏ck Ma͏homes, for ͏instance, has famously worn a single-arm sleeve throughout ͏his NFL career. When͏ asked about this͏ by͏ Arrowhead ͏Addict, Mahomes said,
“I don’t necessarily have any pregame rituals, but I’ve worn the one sleeve in every single game I’ve ever started. That’s pretty much the only superstitious thing I do.”
He traced the tradition back to high school, adding, “It goes all the way back to my junior year of high school when I first started for the varsity team. I was out there with a single sleeve in Denver when it was only 11 degrees.”
Though Sanders may not share the same superstitious reasoning, the sleeve is no less meaningful to his identity. As he competes for the starting job in Cleveland, his signature look remains intact, bridging the legacy of his past with the aspirations of his NFL future.
