Shedeur Sanders Finally Drafted by Browns After Wild NFL Draft Plunge—and the Family Party Says It All

Shedeur Sanders’ NFL journey just got its first dramatic chapter. After enduring one of the most jaw-dropping slides in recent draft memory, Sanders finally heard his name called when the Cleveland Browns picked him at No. 144 in the fifth round. For a quarterback once pegged as a potential first-overall pick, calling this a plot twist would be an understatement.

There was no shortage of attention on Sanders and his family as the draft unfolded. Cameras caught everything from his heartfelt speech about missing out on the first round to a prank call during a livestream—yes, even NFL hopefuls get trolled these days. But when the Browns finally made their move, the Sanders family went from anxious anticipation to a full-blown celebration, captured live on Twitch with what can only be described as championship-level screeching and spontaneous dance moves. If you’ve ever seen a family out-party the Super Bowl halftime show, you get the picture.

Sanders took to social media to give credit where he felt it was due: "Thank you God," he wrote—a sentiment the family echoed throughout the rollercoaster weekend. And honestly, with his college stats (over 14,000 passing yards, 134 touchdowns, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors), you’d expect his draft call to come a lot sooner. The NFL works in mysterious ways.

Adding to the spectacle, even former President Donald Trump chimed in, accusing NFL owners of being "stupid" for letting Sanders fall so far and hyping up his "phenomenal genes". Not your everyday draft commentary, but if there’s one thing the NFL Draft isn’t short on, it’s opinions from every corner.

Sanders’ fall wasn’t just surprising—it’s historic. While other star QBs like Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson have slipped in past drafts, the degree to which Sanders dropped stunned analysts and fans alike. Anonymous NFL insiders weren’t shy about their concerns, critiquing his attitude and play style, with one coach calling his interview "the worst" they’d ever experienced. Still, three quarterbacks were picked before him, including some lesser-known names. Sometimes, the NFL’s logic is as clear as a foggy Cleveland morning.

Even a prank call during draft night couldn’t faze Sanders and his crew. After all the scrutiny, the wait, and the jokes, the family’s spirits stayed high. It’s clear that faith—and maybe a little bit of swagger—goes a long way when you’re betting on yourself.