Shedeur Sanders sends strong message to Cleveland Browns critics while fighting for QB spot and supporting his dad
Shedeur Sanders, the rookie quarterback that is 23 years old, is not alibiing. After he was chosen by the Cleveland Browns with the 157th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft as the fifth-round selection and was a standout at Colorado Buffaloes, Shedeur Sanders is grinding to be a player on the NFL roster in Cleveland Brown each week.
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Shedeur Sanders has drawn attention not only for his skills but also for the pressure he faces, both on and off the field. With his father Deion Sanders recently dealing with health concerns, Shedeur Sanders has stayed focused on proving he belongs in the league.
Shedeur Sanders speaks out while fighting for Cleveland Browns quarterback job
On Monday, June 9, 2025, during a media session in Cleveland, Shedeur Sanders addressed questions about his spot on the Cleveland Browns' quarterback depth chart.
He made it clear that he's not interested in sympathy or second chances. 'There's no excuses because when you get out there, nobody cares how many reps you got,' he said. 'Everybody cares about production.'
Shedeur Sanders was picked 144th overall in the NFL Draft held on April 25, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. Many fans and experts were surprised he was taken so late. Now, at Cleveland Browns' training camp in Berea, Ohio, Shedeur Sanders is competing against veteran quarterbacks Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and rookie Dillon Gabriel.
Despite limited first-team reps, Shedeur Sanders has impressed Cleveland Browns fans during team workouts. Clips of him making sharp throws have gone viral on social media. One fan wrote on X, 'QB1 and it's not even close.' Another posted, 'Fifth round? That's a joke.'
Deion Sanders' health and media attention bring added pressure
Along with competition on the field, Shedeur Sanders is also handling a personal concern for his father's health. Deion Sanders, head coach at the University of Colorado, has been away from the team since early June 2025 due to an unspecified medical issue.
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When asked, Shedeur Sanders responded, 'I'm here not to talk about pops. I'm here for the quarterback of the Cleveland Browns.'
Before the draft, ESPN's Matt Miller told talkSPORT that Shedeur Sanders has 'incredible toughness' and doesn't fold under pressure. Matt Miller said, 'He stands in and takes hits. He has a chip on his shoulder. He wants to prove everyone wrong.'
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