Denver, Colorado – Shedeur Sanders, the highly-touted quarterback from Colorado, is still on the board following the conclusion of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Despite not being selected in the first round, the odds suggest that he may not be available for long. Sanders is currently favored at -150 to be chosen with the 33rd overall pick, which belongs to the Cleveland Browns. While the Browns hold the possibility of trading the pick, they are currently favored at -160 to draft Sanders.
Throughout the college football season, Sanders was considered the frontrunner to be the top overall pick in the draft. However, as NFL teams delved deeper into evaluating Sanders during the pre-draft process, a shift in perception occurred. It became apparent that teams were not as high on Sanders as initially anticipated.
Should the Browns decide to select Sanders, he would be entering a quarterback room that already boasts former first-round picks Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Deshaun Watson. The hope in Cleveland is that Sanders could potentially emerge as the franchise quarterback the team desperately needs, ultimately helping them move past previous struggles, specifically the missed opportunity in acquiring Watson.
Sanders’ draft journey has been closely followed by fans and analysts alike, with many intrigued to see where he ultimately lands. The upcoming rounds of the draft are sure to bring more surprises and potentially significant developments as teams continue to make their selections. As the draft progresses, Sanders remains a captivating figure, with his future in the NFL hanging in the balance. Only time will tell where he will end up and what impact he will have on the league.