But Sanders, who was built for adversity by his Hall of Fame dad and Colorado coach Deion Sanders, christened himself a Brown by plunging into the pool in their Dallas backyard shortly after the pick, sprinting past the word “Legendary” scrawled on a retaining wall and stopping just short of the enormous Proverbs 3: 5-6 at the far end of the pool.

Browns GM Andrew Berry said Shedeur Sanders' selection wasn't a ‘blockbuster’ pick but that they're excited about his arrival.

Also on the 2025 NFL Draft board was Shilo Sanders, the older brother of Shedeur. Though it took a while, Shedeur, a top quarterback prospect, was eventually drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 144 pick in the fifth round on Day 3.