The waiting is over for Shedeur Sanders. In a very surprising turn of events, the Cleveland Browns picked him at No. 114 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, sparking strong reactions from fans and players to the shocking news.
In recent years, the Browns have made several questionable decisions during NFL Drafts, and the 2025 edition was no exception. The AFC North club was expected to pick a quarterback, but instead, they acquired two.
After selecting Dillon Gabriel in the third round, the Browns traded up in the fifth to acquire Shedeur Sanders. This move shocked many, prompting strong reactions from fans on social media.
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After four full rounds, Shedeur Sanders finally got to hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Colorado Buffaloes standout suffered one of the biggest draft slides this year, as he was initially projected to be a first-round selection but had to wait until the fifth round to be picked.
While the Browns had already selected Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel, the front office decided it wasn’t enough. At No. 114 overall, Cleveland selected Shedeur Sanders, a landing spot that almost every analyst had already ruled out for the former Buffaloes star.
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On social media, several fans and players reacted immediately to the news. While some applauded the Browns for the pick, overall there are more doubts than answers regarding the selection of Sanders.
Take a look at the best reactions to Shedeur Sanders being selected by the Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft:
