Shedeur Sanders dropped in the 2025 NFL Draft primarily due to a combination of concerns about his talent, pre-draft interview process, and perceived "baggage" linked to his personality and family influence. Although he was projected as a top-10 or even top-5 pick based on his college performance—setting passing records and leading in completion percentage—NFL teams had reservations about his arm strength, pocket presence, mobility, and ability to handle pressure. Additionally, his interview performances were reportedly poor, with some teams describing his attitude as lacking self- awareness and professionalism, which hurt his draft stock. The involvement and outspoken nature of his father, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, also created a perception problem that some teams found off-putting. Lastly, the draft class and team needs for quarterbacks meant fewer teams were looking for a rookie starter, further limiting his opportunities early in the draft. This culminated in him falling to the fifth round with the Cleveland Browns selecting him 144th overall.