Shedeur Sanders, the highly touted quarterback from Colorado and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was picked by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the NFL draft. Despite being projected as a top pick, he fell significantly, with five quarterbacks selected before him, including Dillon Gabriel by Cleveland in the third round. His reaction to being drafted included a joyful celebration with family, marking the end of a long wait.

Sanders faces an uphill battle in a crowded Browns quarterback room, with Deshaun Watson sidelined for the season due to injury. Joining him are Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, and veteran Joe Flacco. Cleveland's GM, Andrew Berry, praised Sanders’ impressive college career and resilience, suggesting that where one is drafted holds less weight than performance afterwards.