Shedeur Sanders, the son of Deion Sanders, was drafted by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite being expected to be a first or second-round pick, Shedeur was passed over by teams multiple times, causing disappointment for his father, Deion, who had anticipated the New Orleans Saints as a likely destination. The draft decision followed a viral incident where Deion looked upset after the Saints chose Kelvin Banks Jr. instead. Shedeur expressed gratitude on social media, signaling his trust in divine guidance, while the Cleveland Browns welcomed him as a new playmaker. This unexpected turn of events added motivation for Shedeur and reflects the unpredictable nature of the NFL draft process.

Shedeur Sanders, a 23-year-old quarterback and son of former NFL star Deion Sanders, was selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Originally anticipated to be a first or second-round pick, Shedeur's selection came after being passed over in the initial rounds, causing surprise and disappointment.

Deion Sanders, who hosted a draft-day party, was visibly upset when the New Orleans Saints chose Kelvin Banks Jr. instead of his son, which was captured in a viral video.

Shedeur expressed his gratitude on social media, attributing his journey to divine guidance, while embracing the opportunity to join the Browns as a new playmaker.

The Browns celebrated Shedeur's addition by posting a highlight reel, emphasizing his potential to contribute significantly to the team's dynamics.

The draft outcome provided additional motivation for Shedeur, as both he and his father Deion view the situation as fuel to drive future successes.

This unexpected draft development underlines the unpredictable nature of the NFL draft, where players' anticipated positions can vastly differ from the actual outcomes.

Shedeur Sanders is heading to the Cleveland BRowns.

The 23-year-old quarterback and son of Colorado Buffaloes coach and former NFL star Deion Sanders was selected by the team as the 144th overall pick Saturday (April 26).

The team had passed over the player six times over the process, and he was passed over in the first four rounds of the draft that started earlier in the week, via NFL.

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He posted a message on X, simply writing, “Thank you GOD.”

The Cleveland Browns then posted a highlight reel on their account, writing: “Another playmaker in the mix.”

The draft came after Deion threw a draft-day party on the first day of the draft, and went viral in a video looking upset after the New Orleans Saints picked Kelvin Banks Jr. over his son.

He later told party attendees “we all didn’t expect this,” and that it only added “fuel to the fire.”

“We trust GOD & and we don’t know any other way,” Shedeur wrote on social media.

Prior to the draft, it was assumed he would likely be a first or second-round pick for major teams, but that clearly didn’t happen.

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