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Shedeur Sanders is making it clear that he’s not wasting time on outside noise as he begins his NFL journey with the Cleveland Browns. After a surprising slide to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the former Colorado Buffaloes star has arrived in Cleveland with a chip on his shoulder and a clear focus on proving doubters wrong.
In a recent interview with Andrew Siciliano, Sanders opened up about public perception, the challenges he’s faced, and the biggest misconception surrounding him as a player and person. While some rookies might shy away from criticism, Sanders tackled it head-on.
“It’s the same as it is every year, so I’m accustomed to it, I’m used to it,” Sanders said. “I don’t even really focus on it. It don’t live in my mind at all.”
Sanders has dealt with intense scrutiny throughout his rise-first as the son of NFL legend Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, then as the face of Jackson State, and later as the high-profile quarterback at Colorado. Even before he threw a pass in college, he was already the subject of online hot takes and media narratives.
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Inside the building, it’s all respect
When asked directly about the biggest misconception people may have about him, Sanders offered a grounded, confident response rooted in reality.
“I don’t know what people think of me,” he said. “So, if we had just a questionnaire and put everybody in the building, ‘What do you think about Shedeur?’ Then I’m pretty sure it’ll be nothing but positive.”
That level-headed response is exactly what the Browns are hoping for from the young quarterback, especially given the crowded quarterback room in Cleveland.
Sanders joins a depth chart that includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow 2025 draft pick Dillon Gabriel. With five quarterbacks vying for snaps, the competition is fierce.
Cleveland’s staff has praised his work ethic and demeanor during rookie minicamp. Though early reps have gone to Gabriel, head coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized that rotation shouldn’t be overanalyzed-every quarterback will get their chance to shine. Sanders seems content with that, knowing his time will come if he continues to earn respect where it counts most.
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