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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shedeur Sanders makes QB1 intentions clear with iconic diva song during Browns offseason grind
Shedeur Sanders drops diva-inspired post from OTAs, hints he's ready to lead the Browns (Getty Images) As the Cleveland Browns dive deep into Organized Team Activities (OTAs), one name continues to steal the spotlight—Shedeur Sanders. The rookie quarterback, drafted in the fifth round out of Colorado, is making a powerful impression in Cleveland's crowded QB room. But Sanders isn't just making waves with his arm—his latest social media post might have Browns fans humming a surprising pop classic long after practice is over. Cleveland's new QB1? Shedeur Sanders posts OTAs pics with surprise anthem that says it all Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, is blending swagger, talent, and marketing savvy to carve out a space for himself in Cleveland. His Instagram post on Saturday didn't just highlight sharp throws and on-field chemistry—it was set to the catchy rhythm of Kylie Minogue's iconic hit, 'Can't Get You Out of My Head.' It's an unconventional move for a 22-year-old athlete and rapper who just released his debut single 'Perfect Timing' earlier this year. But the message is clear: he wants to be unforgettable. That kind of confidence isn't new for Sanders. Despite a dramatic draft slide that landed him in the fifth round, his energy hasn't wavered. He's already shown fans that he's here to compete, not coast. From his laid-back arrival at rookie minicamp in a 'Legendary' outfit to quickly earning early praise over veterans like Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, Sanders is keeping the spotlight fixed firmly on him. Even when the internet buzzed with rumors that he splurged $500,000 on a luxury car, Sanders coolly brushed it off, showing he's more focused on football than flash. He even made a brief appearance at Travis Hunter's wedding, casually dressed and low-key, before heading back to work. There's a mature balance he's striking—one that hints at a deeper hunger to prove he belongs. The quarterback battle in Cleveland is no small challenge. Standing at 6-foot-2, Sanders may not match Joe Flacco's towering presence, but he's been electric during OTAs. While many rookies might blend into the background, he's been making enough noise to be ranked above his veteran and rookie counterparts by some analysts. Still, it's that combination of charisma and competitiveness that's making Sanders stand out. Whether it's through highlight plays at practice or soundtrack choices that show a self-aware, almost playful side, Shedeur is building a narrative that fans and coaches alike might find hard to ignore. In his own subtle way, Sanders is making a promise—he's not just here for a cameo. As Kylie's voice echoes through his post, the message is unmistakable: 'Can't get you out of my head'—and that's exactly where Shedeur Sanders plans to stay. Also Read: $750K gone! Lamar Jackson's bold OTA decision leads to major financial hit — is there more to the story?
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Lil Wayne Make a Stop For Deion Sanders, Colorado on 'Tha Carter VI' Tour?
Will Lil Wayne Make a Stop For Deion Sanders, Colorado on 'Tha Carter VI' Tour? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lil Wayne is releasing his new album, Tha Carter VI, and announced 36 dates on his upcoming tour. The series of stops serve as a celebration of all of the rapper's Carter albums over the past two decades. It kicks off this week at Madison Square Garden in New York City and wraps up Oct. 2 in West Palm Beach, Fla. One of the noticeable omissions in the tour schedule was no stops in Colorado, which begs the question about a possible secret show coming at the University of Colorado in Boulder? Deion Sanders and the Buffs have welcomed Lil Wayne to campus several times and his agency now represents both Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. While Young Money is set to handle all of Hunter's on-field representation, he will reportedly remain with SMAC Entertainment for his off-field representation. It's the same agency that helped him secure NIL deals during his time at Colorado, including a major deal with Grammy Award-Winning rapper performed a sold out show at CU Events Center before the 2024 spring game and was on hand for a few games last year. Shedeur opened for him with his hit 'Perfect Timing'. Wayne was with Hunter in New York for his historic Heisman win and was also invited to the wedding for the two-way Jacksonville Jaguars' star last clear there is interest for Lil Wayne to bring his show back to Boulder. Whether that will come on this cycle or not will be a surprise. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shedeur Sanders partied with ‘a million' in Louis Vuitton cases after NFL draft — Deion Sanders Jr. reveals wild party details
Shedeur Sanders was carrying around a serious amount of cash while partying in Dallas after his fall to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. The former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback, who was selected 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns, was gifted $1 million inside of a Louis Vuitton case during his star-studded party at Hyde & Seek, according to his brother, Deion Sanders Jr. After a viral snapshot of Shedeur holding the money, his brother Deion Jr. disputed a rumor that it was $100,000. 'Let's tell the correct story now… It was actually a gift that he received…. and it was a million,' Deion Jr. who was at the party, wrote Monday on X. Deion didn't say who gave Shedeur the money. Shedeur, 23, partied until around 2 a.m. with his friends family, including his sister Deiondra Sanders and rappers, Kodak Black, Yung Miami and TrapBoyFreddy, according to Page Six. Jamaican dancehall singer Shenseea, who's been linked to Shedeur, was also at the bash. 3 Shedeur Sanders parties at Hyde & Seek after being selected to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. / Shutterstock 3 Shedeur Sanders parties at Hyde & Seek after being selected to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. / Shutterstock At one point, Shedeur performed his single, 'Perfect Timing.' Sanders was the second quarterback the Browns selected in the draft after Cleveland added former Oregon standout Dillon Gabriel at No. 94. In addition to the rookies, the Browns' quarterback room includes Kenny Pickett and veterans Joe Flacco and Deshaun Watson, who could miss the 2025 season after re-tearing his Achilles. 3 Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders takes part in passing drills during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. AP Shedeur was the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a senior last fall, and he threw a school-record 64 touchdown passes over two seasons at Colorado. The school retired his jersey earlier this month, along with hybrid star Travis Hunter, whom the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to acquire with the No. 2 pick.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who attended Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft afterparty? Inside the star-studded guest list from his draft celebration
Shedeur Sanders turned his draft slide into a celebration, hosting a star-studded Dallas party that showcased his confidence, charisma, musical talent, and unwavering determination. (Credit: Shedeur Sanders' post-draft party lights up with major celebrity and athlete appearances Inside Shedeur Sanders' star-studded NFL draft 2025 afterparty with Kodak Black, Yung Miami and more Shedeur Sanders may not have been selected as early as many had expected in the 2025 NFL Draft , but that didn't stop him from owning the moment in his signature style. Instead of sulking over his fifth-round selection by the Cleveland Browns , the young quarterback turned his draft experience into a moment of pride, throwing an unforgettable celebration in Dallas that captured both headlines and at Hyde & Seek — one of Dallas' premier celebrity hotspots — Shedeur Sanders' draft party wasn't just a celebration, it was a statement. Dressed in a black tank top, layers of shimmering chains, and a backwards Browns cap, Sanders commanded the room with confidence. His energy was contagious, his smile unwavering — the kind that doesn't just light up a room but ignites a the party's notable guests were hip-hop stars Kodak Black, Shenseea, Loe Shimmy, and Cowboys icons CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. The event, co-hosted by DJ Hollyhood Bay Bay, brought out some of the biggest names in music and sports, proving just how wide Shedeur's influence already Miami was among those spotted having a blast, especially when Shedeur took the mic and performed his hit song Perfect Timing. The crowd erupted as the Browns' new QB showcased his versatility — seamlessly shifting from football to rhythm, blending showmanship with authenticity. 'Perfect Timing' didn't just feel like a performance; it felt like a reflection of his mindset — that setbacks are setups for a greater stood out even more was who wasn't there. Deion Sanders, his father and NFL legend, deliberately chose to skip the event, reportedly saying he wanted 'the night to belong solely to Shedeur.' It was a gesture packed with meaning — a passing of the torch, and a sign that Shedeur is now charting his own path, even if the road looks a bit different than picked 144th overall was undeniably a fall for Shedeur, especially after being hyped as a potential first-rounder. But in true Sanders fashion, he took it in stride. With calm resolve, he expressed gratitude to the Browns for the opportunity and assured fans he was ready to earn every bit of the trust placed in than letting the draft ranking define him, Shedeur turned it into fuel. The party wasn't just about flashy outfits or high-profile guests — it was a declaration. A message to fans, critics, and the league alike: he's here to do things differently, on and off the the music and glamour, a quiet fire still burns — one that's driven by the desire to rise above expectations. While the world may have seen his draft slide as a setback, Shedeur Sanders is busy turning it into a launchpad. And if the party in Dallas was any indication, the NFL might not be ready for what he's about to Read: Who is Jax Ulbrich? Meet the man behind the controversial Shedeur Sanders prank call
New York Times
26-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How did Shedeur Sanders slide from potential first-rounder to fifth-round pick in NFL Draft? A timeline
Shedeur Sanders' slide from potential first-round pick to being selected in the fifth round with the 144th pick by the Cleveland Browns has been the story of the 2025 NFL Draft. But Sanders, the former Colorado quarterback and son of NFL great Deion Sanders, is already quite familiar with the spotlight. Advertisement Here's a timeline of Shedeur Sanders' college career to now: Fall 2021: Sanders began his first of two seasons as a quarterback for FCS Jackson State, where his father Deion was the head coach. Notably, before the 2022 season, Deion Sanders flipped the No. 1 overall recruit, Travis Hunter, from Florida State to Jackson State. Over Shedeur's two seasons, the Tigers went 11-2 and 12-1, with back-to-back SWAC conference titles. Spring 2023: Deion Sanders took over as the head coach at Colorado, a program reaching for air with just two winning seasons since 2005. Coach Prime quickly made waves by pursuing one of the most dramatic Year 1 roster flips in college football history. He and his staff brought along more than 40 players from Jackson State, including Deion's sons Shedeur and Shilo, plus Hunter. That required a controversial purge of the Buffaloes' roster, which went 1-11 the season before Deion took over. By the end of the spring, 53 scholarship players transferred out of the program. Fall 2023: Colorado got off to a 3-0 start to the 2023 season, but won just one of eight games the rest of the way. Shedeur finished the season completing 69.3 percent of his passes for 3,230 yards with a 27-to-3 TD-to-INT ratio. Shedeur quickly became known for his flashy and confident demeanor. His signature celebration of flashing his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 watch (which retails for a little over $40,000) was included in EA Sports' College Football 25 and reenacted by celebrities. Fall 2024: In the first year of a 12-team College Football Playoff, the Buffaloes briefly garnered postseason buzz as they won five of their last six games in a wide-open Big 12 race. Shedeur set program single-season records for passing yards (4,134), completion rate (74 percent), touchdowns (37) and quarterback rating (168.2). He was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. Advertisement Off the field, Sanders' star power rose. With strong interests in fashion and music (his rap song 'Perfect Timing' played over the Folosom Field PA system after he scored touchdowns), Sanders had the highest NIL valuation in college athletics at approximately $6 million, per reports. Colorado later retired Shedeur's jersey. Winter 2025: Early in the draft process, Shedeur was beside Miami quarterback Cam Ward in the discussion for the No. 1 pick. But as Ward solidified himself as the top quarterback, Sanders' status grew increasingly unclear. Sanders accepted an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl, but participated in interviews only. He also did not work out at the Scouting Combine. 'I like that I'm able to get in the forefront of everything and they're able to understand me and ask me whatever questions they want,' Sanders said after meeting with the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns at the Shrine Bowl. 'I'm not ducking. I ain't hiding. I'm right here, live in the flesh, able to answer whatever questions are out there.' Ward and other top prospects similarly sat out of combine drills, a decision that has become increasingly popular in recent years. The decisions spoke largely to the confidence Sanders and his camp had in his status as a top pick. As early as May 2024, in response to criticism about Shedeur, Deion posted on X: 'He will be a top 5 pick. Where yo son going ? Lololol I got time today. Lololol.' Shedeur's status wasn't as clear to NFL teams, and skipping some of the evaluation steps may have proved to be more of a risk than a reward. Spring 2025: Sanders worked out for NFL teams at Colorado's pro day. He showcased an accurate deep ball but had some wobbly throws on shorter routes. League evaluators described his arm strength as good but not great. Advertisement Sanders was reported to have interviewed well in some places, but very poorly in others, leading up to the draft. The Athletic's Dane Brugler slid Shedeur from No. 21 in his post-combine mock draft to out of the first round entirely by his final mock. NFL Draft Round 1: Sanders did not attend the draft live from Green Bay, but the Day 1 broadcast on Thursday looked into his watch party in Canton, Texas, multiple times. Ward (No. 1 to the Titans) and Jaxson Dart (No. 25 to the Giants) were the only quarterbacks selected in Round 1. After, in a video posted by Deion, Shedeur said, 'We didn't expect this of course but I feel like with God anything is possible, everything is possible. … Tomorrow's the day. We're going to be happy regardless. Legendary.' NFL Draft Rounds 2-3: Sanders spent most of the day at the top of many 'best available' boards, but his name went uncalled on Friday evening, making for one of the steepest high-profile draft slides in recent years and sparking plenty of discourse on the draft broadcasts and social media. He also fell victim to a prank call from someone acting as Saints general manager Mickey Loomis. Shedeur's Round 1 slide was a result of teams not viewing him as a first-round talent. But his fall from Day 2 put his off-field character questions at the forefront. As Round 3 approached its final picks, Shedeur posted on X: 'Thank you GOD for EVERYTHING.' NFL Draft Round 4: After sliding behind five quarterbacks selected in the draft's first three rounds, Shedeur posted to X at the start of Day 3 on Saturday: 'Another day another opportunity to get a chance to play the game I love. Thank you GOD #LEGENDARY.' NFL Draft Round 5: After 143 players were drafted, the Browns traded up in the fifth round to select Sanders, ending one of the biggest NFL Draft slides in history.
