Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft sparked significant scrutiny and discussion. He was projected to be a first-round pick, or at the very least, a second-round selection. However, as the draft progressed, Sanders' name was absent from the list of picks.

For the first time in many years, the Cleveland Browns welcomed 47 players to rookie minicamp, but none more anticipated than Shedeur Sanders. During the early part of the practice, Nathan Zegura and Beau Bishop of the Browns in-house media team spoke with linebacker coach Jason Tarver.

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has made it clear that every player will work to earn their spot on the 53-man roster, including Shedeur Sanders. Berry said that Sanders’ goal for the season should be to make the team and carve out a role,