Shedeur Sanders: From Draft Slide to Browns' Starting QB

0:00On April 22nd, Shadour Sanders is marking one year since his shocking slide in the 2025 NFL draft, but the second year, Cleveland Browns. Quarterback is all about gratitude now. Drafted in the fifth round after being hyped as a first round pick, he faced pranks, conspiracies, and endless suspense that broke viewership records. Straight up, he's calling it a blessing that made him bulletproof. Fast forward to today, and Sanders has a real shot at the starting gig under new coach Todd Munkin. He grabbed first team reps right out the gate in minicam, rotating with the Sean Watson while eyeing Dylan Gabriel, too. Last season as a rookie, he started the final seven games, went three and four, and even snagged a pro-ball spot as an injury replacement. The Browns brass is feeling his vibe. Owner Jimmy Haslam shouted out Sanders' off-season grind in Cleveland during owner's meetings, noting his better physique and dedication to making it as. An NFL signal caller. No more fourth-stringer struggles from training camp last year.

1:02Meanwhile, Sanders is clicking with Munkin staff, praising how they embrace him personally, and teach in ways that fit his learning style. He ditched any bad blood from the prior regime, focusing on relationships and that fresh energy and meetings on the field and in the weight room. One year flipped the script, and with his growth, Sanders looks primed to claim that QB1 role come fall. The Browns offense could be cooking if he locks it down.