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Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

Headline from KOB 4, from the development of Apr 25, 2025

Newest development Apr 27, 2025 · 4 reportsShedeur Sanders Chosen By The Cleveland Browns In 5th Round

Shedeur Sanders’ wait finally has ended. The Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick in the NFL draft. That ended a stunning fall for Sanders, the most recognizable player in this draft class after his a…

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    Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

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    Shedeur Sanders Chosen By The Cleveland Browns In 5th Round

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30 articles, oldest first.

  1. Daily Journal

    Shedeur Sanders is still on NFL draft boards after QB-needy teams pass on him in 1st round (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is still on the board following the first round of the NFL draft. The New York Giants passed on the former Colorado star quarterback twice, including with the No. 3 pick Thursday night. Las Vegas (at No. 6), the New York Jets (No. 7), New Orleans (No. 9) […]

  2. People

    Deion Sanders' Son Shedeur Reacts After Throwing Lavish NFL Draft Party and Not Getting Picked (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Deion Sanders' son Shedeur addressed guests at his lavish NFL Draft party after he was not selected in the first round on Thursday, April 24.

  3. Denver Westword

    Shedeur Sanders Stars in NFL Draft's First Round By Being Rejected (opens Denver Westword)

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    Denver Westword's feed description

    Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders didn't appear in Green Bay for the first round of the NFL Draft, but his wait to be picked dominated the proceedings.

  4. Green Field Reporter

    Shedeur Sanders is still on NFL draft boards after QB-needy teams pass on him in 1st round - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is still on the board following the first round of the NFL draft. The New York Giants passed on the former Colorado star quarterback twice, including with the No. 3 pick Thursday night. Las Vegas (at No. 6), the New York Jets (No. 7), New Orleans (No. 9) […]

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders’ wait finally has ended. The Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick in the NFL draft on Saturday.

  6. New York Times

    Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft tumble continues into Saturday as QB goes undrafted in Rounds 2-3 (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Once widely projected as a first-round pick, Sanders' landing spot became less clear as the draft approached.

  7. KOB 4

    Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Shedeur Sanders’ wait finally has ended. The Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick in the NFL draft. That ended a stunning fall for Sanders, the most recognizable player in this draft class after his a…

  8. Daily Journal

    Shedeur Sanders will be part of a competition for Browns' QB spot despite drop in NFL draft (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns shocked many observers around the NFL when they didn’t take Shedeur Sanders during the first two days of the draft. After passing on him on six opportunities, the Browns eventually ended the draft’s biggest drama by taking Sanders with the 144th overall pick S…

  9. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Giants’ rivals almost selected Shedeur Sanders before Browns, report says (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    At long last, Shedeur Sanders finally knows his next team: The Cleveland Browns... with the 144th pick.

  10. New York Times

    Browns stop Shedeur Sanders slide, selecting Colorado QB in fifth round (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Sanders became the sixth quarterback selected in this year's draft — and the second by Cleveland.

  11. KRDO

    Shedeur Sanders remains undrafted after first three rounds of 2025 NFL draft (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Jacob Lev and Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — In one of the most stunning stories in NFL draft history, Shedeur Sanders did not hear his name called

  12. Green Field Reporter

    NFL draft stunner: Free-falling Shedeur Sanders still waiting for a team to come calling - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    Plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft’s final four rounds, Shedeur Sanders stunningly among them. Sanders is the biggest name still on the board more than 48 hours after he was widely expected to hear his name called, a spectacular slide for a quarterback wh…

  13. Wyoming Public Media

    Finally! Shedeur Sanders gets picked by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft 5th round (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    He had to wait until the fifth round, but Shedeur Sanders, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders — his coach at the University of Colorado — has finally been drafted by the NFL.

  14. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Shedeur Sanders taken in 5th round of NFL Draft by Cleveland Browns, ending his long wait (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    The Cleveland Browns selected quarterback Shedeur Sanders at No. 144 overall, ending the Colorado star's NFL draft free fall.

  15. Black Enterprise

    Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft Journey: Media Buzz, Conspiracy Theories, And The Wait For His Name To Be Called (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Sheduer Sanders continues to wait for his name to be called as the 2025 NFL Draft continues into April 26.

  16. Daily Journal

    Shedeur Sanders still available in 3rd round of NFL draft as stunning fall continues for Colorado QB (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The wait continues for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was widely viewed as a first-round talent but was still available midway through the third round of the NFL draft on Friday.

  17. Daily Journal

    NFL draft stunner: Free-falling Shedeur Sanders still waiting for a team to come calling (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    Plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft’s final four rounds, Shedeur Sanders stunningly among them. Sanders is the biggest name still on the board more than 48 hours after he was widely expected to hear his name called, a spectacular slide for a quarterback wh…

  18. Wilmington News Journal

    Sanders falls to day 3 of NFL draft with 5 QBs picked ahead of Coach Prime’s son - Wilmington News Journal (opens Wilmington News Journal)

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    Wilmington News Journal's feed description

    GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is still waiting to hear his name called in the NFL draft — after three rounds, 102 picks and five quarterbacks selected ahead of Coach Prime’s highly touted son.

  19. KRDO

    After a surprisingly long wait, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders selected by Cleveland Browns in 5th round (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    By Wayne Sterling and Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — And on the third and final day of the NFL draft, University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was

  20. Forbes

    Shedeur Sanders Says It’s ‘Another Day’ To Get Drafted After NFL Teams Pass Over Quarterback—Here’s What To Know (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Shedeur Sanders, son of Super Bowl champion Deion Sanders, was considered a top pick for the NFL draft, but he remains available as the draft enters the fourth round.

  21. Forbes

    Shedeur Sanders Chosen By The Cleveland Browns In 5th Round (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    After a long wait that lasted four rounds, Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick.

  22. KYMA Yuma

    Shedeur Sanders' draft slide ends as Browns Take QB in Fifth Round (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    Sanders, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, had been projected by some analysts as a Day 2 selection, but slid all the way into Day 3.

  23. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Cleveland selects QB Sanders 144th (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns shocked many observers around the NFL when they didn't take Shedeur Sanders during the first two days of the draft.

  24. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Get to know Browns No. 144 overall pick Shedeur Sanders (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth-round may have been perfect timing for the Cleveland browns to find their quarterback of the future.

  25. Black Enterprise

    Shedeur Sanders Picked In 5th Round By Browns After Draft Slide (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    After The Cleveland Browns selected Shedeur Sanders In the fifth round of the NFL Draft, the work of cracking their roster begins.

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