Shedeur Sanders drafted by Cleveland Browns in 5th round of NFL draft
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was picked by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
The former Buffaloes star and son of Coach Deion Sanders, who many experts thought would be a first-round pick, was picked after initially not having his name called in the first four rounds.
Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado speaks at the podium during the 2025 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Brooke Sutton / Getty Images
Several other quarterbacks were drafted before Sanders: Cam Ward from Miami went to the Tennessee Titans with the first overall pick. The New York Giants traded up to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the No. 25 pick. The New Orleans Saints drafted Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough with the No. 40 pick. And the Seattle Seahawks drafted Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in the fourth round with the No. 92 pick.
Sanders finished his college career by breaking the Buffaloes' single-season passing record and being named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
Last Saturday, CU honored him in a ceremony where his jersey number was retired at Folsom Field in Boulder.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
16 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Nick Chubb embodied Northeast Ohio. Here are his best moments as a Cleveland Browns RB
By now the blue-collar mentality associated with Northeast Ohio is beyond cliché and not as accurate as it once was. Still, every so often something or someone comes along to remind those who are native to the area and old enough to remember the seemingly endless number of factories — whether it was related to rubber, steel or the cars that used both — of that hard-scrabble work ethic that typified the area. Advertisement Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was that person. With Chubb expected to sign with the Houston Texans, he will be missed. Below are five moments that show why: Nick Chubb announces his presence with authority in loss to Oakland Sept. 30, 2018 To open his rookie season, running back Nick Chubb started the year by splitting time with teammate Carlos Hyde. Amazingly, that lasted for more than a few more games. With Baker Mayfield struggling through a four-interception game in his first start, Chubb announced his presence with authority. The second-round pick scored touchdowns of 63 yards on his first regular-season carry and later 41 yards in a 45-42 loss to help keep the Browns close. 'In the second quarter, Chubb ripped off a 63-yard touchdown run to give the Browns a 9-7 lead with 12:35 remaining in the first half,' then-Browns beat reporter Nate Ulrich wrote in his story of the back-and-forth game. Advertisement Moments later he chronicled another Chubb run: 'Chubb broke loose for a 41-yard rushing touchdown to give the Browns a 42-34 lead with 4:20 left.' Mayfield's debut as a starter was the story, but Chubb was on an equal plane as he began to write his Browns legacy. Nick Chubb runs into the record book with the longest TD run in team history on Nov. 11, 2018 The Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-16 with Chubb scoring on a 13-yard touchdown pass from Mayfield and a glorious 92-yard run at 8:45 of the third quarter. '[He]took a handoff from quarterback Baker Mayfield on second-and-10 at the Browns 8-yard line and dashed off right tackle virtually untouched for a touchdown — the longest run in franchise history (Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell had a 90-yard run in 1959),' according to the Beacon Journal. 'His 92-yard touchdown was also the second-longest run by a rookie in NFL history (Pittsburgh's Bobby Gage had a 97-yard run in 1949). Advertisement The play led to one of Jim Donovan's iconic Browns calls: Chubb gave most of the credit for the run to his teammates, which was always the case with him. '[It was] just a great job up front. Those guys blocked hard the whole game, and it was wide open,' Chubb said. 'I remember running through and seeing the safety left, and then after that, I see [rookie wide receiver Antonio] Callaway blocking the corner, which he did a tremendous job of that. He always does. After that, I am just wide open to the house.' For the game, Chubb ran for 176 yards on 20 carries, at that time the best Browns rushing performance since Peyton Hillis ran for 184 yards on 29 carries against the New England Patriots Nov. 7, 2010. The Browns, Nick Chubb and Denzel Ward boat race the Cincinnati Bengals Nov. 7, 2021 Browns cornerback Denzel Ward got the show started with a record-setting interception return of 99 yards for a score, but Chubb put in work as well with a 14-carry, 137-yard rushing performance that included a touchdown runs of 1 and 70 yards. On second-and-10 from the Cleveland 30-yard line, Chubb broke loose off the left side and ripped off a 70-yard rushing touchdown with eight minutes left in the third quarter. Advertisement Beacon Journal beat writer Ulrich called it a body blow to the Bengals, giving the Browns a 31-10 lead in a game they eventually won 41-16. Nick Chubb showed the Baltimore Ravens he could take over a game Sept. 29, 2019 Chubb scored three touchdowns against the Ravens in a 40-25 win. The game was close at halftime, with the Browns holding a 10-7 lead. Then Chubb showed he could absolutely take over a game if necessary, scoring all of those touchdowns in the second half. They came from 14, 2, and 88 yards, with that final one salting game away with 9:35 left. 'Chubb isn't flashy. He's not a quote machine like quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. or free safety Damarious Randall. He doesn't get caught up in any drama. He's just a relentless competitor who's always working and never stops fighting,' Ulrich wrote in his game story. 'That's why Chubb is a fitting hero for the Browns' 40-25 road victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Browns desperately needed to tap into new levels of focus and determination to rebound from their sluggish start to the season and to respond to their critics as well as the Ravens. Advertisement 'The big answer came when Chubb delivered a backbreaking 88-yard touchdown run off the right side, giving the Browns a 30-18 lead with 9:35 left in the fourth quarter.' Chubb finished with 165 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries (8.3 average) to go along with three catches on four targets for 18 yards. "I do what I can to help us win. Today it showed a little more, just the determination," said Chubb, the first Browns player to rush for three touchdowns in a game since Hillis on Nov. 28, 2010. "I wasn't going to let anyone tackle me. "Honestly, I had nightmares last week [against the Los Angeles Rams] when I got hit on fourth-and-9 because one man tackled me, and that kind of drove me this week to not let one person tackle me." Gamblers probably weren't happy but Nick Chubb proved to be a team player Nov. 15, 2020, against the Houston Texans With the Browns hanging on to a 10-7 lead over the Houston Texans, Chubb broke free for a 59-yard gain with 1:07 left in the game and promptly ended the run by walking out of bounds with 56 seconds left, allowing the offense to down the ball twice and claim the win. Advertisement "That is the natural instinct to get into the end zone," Chubb said in his postgame news conference. "Something came in my head and said, 'let's go out of bounds.' I should have just taken a knee or slid to keep the clock running, but it was a split [second] decision.' It was also the right decision and indicative of Chubb's football smarts and respect for his teammates. George M. Thomas covers a myriad of things including sports and pop culture, but mostly sports, he thinks, for the Beacon Journal This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Nick Chubb's best moments, highlights as Browns running back
Newsweek
22 minutes ago
- Newsweek
NY Giants' Interest May Have Cooled on All-Pro Jaire Alexander
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. NFL Minicamp approaches. The discussions surrounding the New York Giants haven't changed much from what they were when the most recent NFL season ended. How does this team keep up with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders? How do they stay out of the NFC East's cellar? Big Blue did what every pro football team needs to do to give itself a shot at being routinely competitive. They began a search for a better starting quarterback. The Daniel Jones experiment is over. New York added Russell Wilson via free agency and Jaxson Dart during the NFL Draft. Now, there's more hope for the immediate and distant future, even if that hope seems minimal. Jaire Alexander, New York Giants news (Photo by) Jaire Alexander, New York Giants news (Photo by) Photo by/Newsweek/Getty Images Must read: New York Giants Shuffle the Deck in Their Scouting Department Talent on both sides of the ball was addressed during the selection meeting. Cam Skattebo and Marcus Mbow are on the roster now. So are Abdul Carter and Darius Alexander. More punch is needed on defense if New York intends to keep up with two of their rivals now. Still, despite the news of a two-time All-Pro recently becoming available, there are conflicting reports about whether he'd be a fit. Theories suggest the Giants would be wise to steer clear of Jaire Alexander Why wouldn't the Giants show interest in Jaire Alexander? He's a two-time Pro Bowler and two-time Second-Team All-Pro nod. Certainly, no one questions his ability when on the field. There's just one problem. He hasn't been on the field as much as an interested team would enjoy seeing. He has missed ten games or more during three of the past four seasons. Must read: Giants Offensive Line Still Expected To Struggle Despite Big Spending Perusing the respected news outlets reveals their is interest from the G-Men's media and faithful, but it isn't unanimous. Some of the respected voices for Giants coverage believe there's no reason to enter the sweepstakes, including Art Stapleton of "Jaire Alexander would have been an intriguing target for the Giants had he hit the market three months ago. With the Green Bay Packers waiting to release the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback until now, that's no longer the case." He continued: "And this is certainly not an argument against the talent of Alexander, who would instantly bring the best resume of any defensive back on the roster to Big Blue. Sometimes the timing of personnel decisions such as these - with the importance of looking in the mirror and being realistic about where the Giants are - can trump everything else." CBS Sports' Jared Dubin recently crafted his take on "Top landing spots for oft-injured star CB." The G-Men weren't mentioned in his theory. Must read: Abdul Carter Headlines a List of Giants Postseason Award Contenders The Giants have already invested heavily into Paulson Adebo to be their top cornerback. He signed a three-year, 54-million deal on March 13. Korie Black was drafted in April, albeit in Round 7. This team still wants to get the best out of Tae Banks and Cor'Dale Flott. Stapleton is correct in much of his theory. Green Bay was a playoff team last season. If they say no, how can the Giants say yes? If this was an opportunity that presented itself last offseason, acquiring Alexander would have been a no-brainer, but things have changed. This is certainly a hard pass.
Fox Sports
37 minutes ago
- Fox Sports
How to measure success for Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, other rookie QBs in 2025
Collectively, the latest crop of quarterbacks entering the NFL has drawn little enthusiasm. But that ultimately doesn't matter. Settling into their NFL homes, the QBs have an opportunity to write their own story in the league. All the rookie quarterbacks are starting from square one, though with differing expectations. Here is how a successful 2025 should be measured for each of the first eight quarterbacks taken in the 2025 NFL Draft. Cam Ward Team: Tennessee Titans Round 1, No. 1 overall 2025 goal: start 17 games (flashing star potential) As the top overall selection, Ward is expected to be a franchise-altering quarterback for the Titans. But it could take a few years for him to reach that level, even if he's a "hit." What Jayden Daniels (2024) and C.J. Stroud (2023) did the past two seasons are outliers. If Ward can show an ability to elevate in spurts what appears to be an average supporting cast, display composure in critical moments and limit turnovers, that should be viewed as a win for the Titans. And that should be the case even if Tennessee's record does not reflect a substantial improvement from the team's 3-14 finish in 2024. Jaxson Dart Team: New York Giants Round 1, No. 25 overall 2025 goal: learn by watching; ready to take QB1 reigns in 2026 If all goes according to schedule, Dart won't play meaningful snaps in 2025. Russell Wilson is the starting quarterback for the Giants, who also have Jameis Winston as a capable veteran backup. The best case scenario is that Dart takes in everything he can from them in a "redshirt" year so he's ready to start Day 1 in 2026 — while still being ready to play in 2025 if New York's quarterback plan falls apart. Tyler Shough Team: New Orleans Saints Round 2, No. 40 overall 2025 goal: hold on to starting job In the wake of Derek Carr's retirement, the Saints are saying that they have a quarterback competition between Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. They're splitting first-team reps. But the reality is that Shough should win the job, given the draft investment in him as a second-round pick. So it's paramount that he doesn't give them a reason to think twice about his readiness. Decision-making and ball security will be key for the former Louisville quarterback, like with all rookie passers. Jalen Milroe Team: Seattle Seahawks Round 3, No. 92 overall 2025 goal: win QB2 job; flash promise in specialty role With Sam Darnold being the unquestioned starter in Seattle, Milroe's first goal should be earning the top backup role over Drew Lock, who returned to the Seahawks this offseason on a two-year, $5 million deal. The team has talked about the possibility of playing Milroe a few snaps per game in packages that utilize his rushing ability. If he can bring value there and make steady progress as a passer, the former Alabama standout could be in the mix to start in 2026. Dillon Gabriel Team: Cleveland Browns Round 3, No. 94 overall 2025 goal: become a regular on the gameday roster In Cleveland's crowded quarterback room, which includes 40-year-old Joe Flacco and journeyman Kenny Pickett, Gabriel may have the most roster security as a third-round rookie. But as a Day 2 quarterback, he'll need to show poise and comfort in Kevin Stefanski's system. Even if he's not QB1, Gabriel could get an extensive look if the offense struggles, keeping him in the Browns' quarterback plans moving forward. Shedeur Sanders Team: Cleveland Browns Round 5, No. 144 overall 2025 goal: become a regular on the gameday roster A projected top pick early in the pre-draft process, Sanders' status as a Day 3 pick puts him at the bottom of the Browns' quarterback pecking order to start his career. But he's firmly in the QB1 competition and should stay on the 53-man roster as an early-round talent. Like Gabriel, Sanders earning his way into a regular role on the game-day roster — even as a backup — would cement his place in Cleveland for 2026. Kyle McCord Team: Philadelphia Eagles Round 6, No. 181 overall 2025 goal: win QB2 role While he certainly won't supplant Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts as the starter, McCord has an opportunity to fill the top backup quarterback role vacated by Pickett, who was traded to the Browns earlier in the offseason. The FBS leader in completions per game and passing yards in 2024, McCord has competition in Tanner McKee and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who've started a combined six NFL games. Will Howard Team: Pittsburgh Steelers Round 6, No. 185 overall 2025 goal: win QB2 job Now that Aaron Rodgers has signed with Pittsburgh, Howard will compete with Mason Rudolph for the primary backup role. A national champion at Ohio State last season, Howard will have to impress Pittsburgh's coaches to beat out Rudolph, who started 13 games for the Steelers between 2019-23 before playing for Tennessee last season. But there's a scenario in which Howard gets meaningful snaps as a rookie, based on Rodgers' age and Rudolph's low-end potential. Ben Arthur is an NFL reporter for FOX Sports. He previously worked for The Tennessean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. He covered the Seattle Seahawks for for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tennessee. You can follow Ben on Twitter at @benyarthur . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
