Shedeur Sanders’ 2025 NFL draft experience will go down as one of the wildest in NFL history. After a slide that lasted into the fifth round, the Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback.
With the pick, the Browns ignited the NFL landscape as the once projected top-three pick was now a fifth-rounder. The move was unexpected because Cleveland had drafted Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round.
Fans and analysts took to social media to voice their opinions on the pick. Some chimed in on the draft pick while others questioned the fit. Most Colorado fans were just happy Sanders finally had his moment.
It was memes, hot takes and heated debates on the high-profile selection that dominated the media landscape for the final day of the NFL draft.
Here are the best reactions to the conclusion of the surprise draft slide of Shedeur Sanders.
Is Shedeur the steal of the draft?This decision was quite puzzling
This whole process was a joke.
Hope someone in Cleveland asks Berry and Stefanksi why Gabriel over Shedeur.
— Jake Schwanitz (@JakeDNVR) April 26, 2025A boulder on his shoulder is rightTraining camp should be a movie
Shedeur Sanders’ Slide ends. #Browns take Sanders at No. 144 in the fifth round. Weird since they took Dillon Gabriel in the third round. Wonder if ownership stepped in. Browns have Flacco, Pickett, Watson, Gabriel and Sanders. Are they playing basketball? You need five?
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) April 26, 2025Many people are thinking the same
Shedeur has a great chance to start
— GUCCE🦬🐦⬛ (@gucceCU) April 26, 2025The revenge could be something
The Pittsburgh Steelers passed on Shedeur Sanders multiple times without a viable starting QB and now will be tormented by him, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow in the AFC North for the next 10-plus years.
You hate (love) to see it.
— Scott Procter (@ScottProcter_) April 26, 2025He only needs an opportunityThe process will not be easy
He will battle politics all Summer. He’ll be the last to get reps, get the fewest, Gabriel will be given every opportunity and he’ll have to watch. That’s just for QB3. They’re not keeping 4 on the roster. They took him as a camp arm.
— Mat Smith (@RealMatSmith) April 26, 2025Were the Browns always the likeliest spot?
Shedeur Sanders went to dinner with Browns personnel in Boulder the night before CU’s pro day. Sanders said of that dinner, “It was a good vibe, it was a good atmosphere.” #cubuffs
— Brian Howell (@BrianHowell33) April 26, 2025Travis Hunter was hyped for his broOh, the relief must feel so goodTop QB in Cleveland?
@NFL exec on Shedeur Sanders going to the @Browns
“He’s the best QB on their roster right now”
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) April 26, 2025CB1 is ready for his new teammateShedeur is ready to prove doubters wrong
#Browns Shedeur Sanders: “Nothing really affected me the last couple of days. I’m blessed. I know I have to clean up some things in my game. The main thing is proving Stefanski and Mr. Berry right about picking me”
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) April 26, 2025
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