When the 2025 NFL Draft began on Thursday, April 26, football fans everywhere believed Shedeur Sanders would be drafted within the first round by either the New York Giants or the Pittsburgh Steelers.
However, fate would have other plans.
Shedeur Sanders slipped from the first round, and then the second, third, and fourth. But with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round, the Cleveland Browns finally called his name, giving him his long-awaited NFL home.
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The Cleveland Browns Selected Shedeur Sanders In The 5th Round Of The 2025 NFL Draft
Sanders hasn't posted anything about the big news yet, but fans, commentators, and haters alike have undoubtedly tuned in to see whether the confident 23-year-old would be selected.
On his Twitch live stream, Sanders could be seen celebrating with his friends and family while wearing a Browns ballcap.
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Shedeur Sanders Fell Several Rounds
Before the draft began on Thursday night, many expected Sanders to be selected in the first round by either the New York Giants or the Pittsburgh Steelers, who both could use the additional depth. However, both teams passed on him.
Sanders and his crew hoped day two would be different, considering the Cleveland Browns had picks 33 and 36. They also passed on Sanders.
Fans of the New Orleans Saints, whose current quarterback, Derek Carr, could be out with an injury this season, also expressed their confusion when their team's owners selected Tyler Shough at pick 40 over Sanders.
The third and fourth rounds were no better for him, either. With the 28th pick of the round and 92nd overall, the Seattle Seahawks chose Jalen Milroe from the University of Alabama.
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However, the athlete remained hopeful, saying on Twitch, “God don’t make mistakes. We have faith in God no matter what. Whatever it is."
