The Cleveland Browns selected the former Colorado quarterback in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday, ending Sanders' long wait. Sanders entered the draft as one of the most highly regarded quarterback prospects, with many projecting him to go in the first or second round.

It's safe to say Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft weekend didn't go the way he planned. Projected as a likely first-round pick and even a potential top-10 overall selection, the Colorado quarterback fell to the fifth round. The Cleveland Browns selected Sanders with the 144th overall pick, making him the second QB the Browns selected in the draft.