When Shedeur Sanders was still on the board in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns decided to aggressively pursue him. According to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi, Browns general manager Andrew Berry "worked hard" to find a trade that would bring Sanders to Cleveland as his fall continued early on Day 3.

Sanders was also linked to the Steelers and Saints, both of whom drafted quarterbacks. He and Gabriel join a crowded quarterback room that includes Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Deshaun Watson. Sanders’ brother, safety Shilo Sanders, went undrafted and later signed with the Buccaneers.

Two weeks ago, anyone talking about Shedeur Sanders would've included "likely first-round pick" or at least "likely second-round pick" next to his name, but in a shocking NFL Draft moment, the former Colorado quarterback fell to the fifth round.