Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 5th round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with the 144th overall pick. This selection took place on April 26, 2025. Despite being anticipated as a potential first-round pick, Sanders fell to the later round where the Browns traded up to secure him. He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and played college football at the University of Colorado before entering the NFL Draft.