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It’s better to be late than ever.
Chedur Sanders had to wait until the third day of 2025 NFL Drafthowever, the Cleveland Browns finally called out his name.
Didn’t go to the first round of the draft Sanders I imagined him because he hadn’t heard his name being called. But no one expected the same thing to happen on a Friday night.
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Files – Colorado State Head Coach Deion Sanders will discuss with quarterback Shedale Sanders (2) on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida during a timeout late in an NCAA college football game against Central Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, file)
After Camward took first place, the free fall really began New Orleans Saints I chose to go with Kelvin Banks Jr. in the ninth selection.
There were all the eyes Pittsburgh Steelers No. 21 in the first round, but no one traded up in front of them, so their choice came in and out without a QB and chose Derrick Harmon.
The New York Giants traded back to the first round, but they chose Jackson Dirt Instead, effectively ending Sanders would be the first round.
Tyler Schaff, Jalen Milllow and Dillon Gabriel were subsequently selected on Friday.
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However, Gabriel, the Browns’ third round pick, has now become a Sanders teammate and brought in another quarterback, reaching four on the depth chart, including veterans Joe Flaco and Kenny Pickett.
Desshaun Watson, who admitted that when GM Andrew Berry traded for him in 2022, didn’t go as planned, was uncertain that he’ll play in 2025 after re-firing Achilles, which burst last season.
After the first round, Sanders admitted on Thursday that he “didn’t expect” his drop-off, but now it’s “fire fuel.” On Saturday morning before the fourth round began, he told X he was excited to “have another opportunity to play the game I love.”
The Browns have finally turned that dream into reality. And now Sanders can stay ahead of the impact of teams and the city from next season onwards.
A four-star recruit and a total prospect in the nation’s overall top 100, Sanders began his college career with his father in Jackson State after “Coach Prime” was brought to lead the program. He initially promised to play for the Florida Atlantic despite multiple SEC offers.
Sanders quickly showed off his passing skills, earning SWAC Freshman of the Year honors, threw for 3,231 yards with 8 interceptions for 30 touchdowns, but earned three scores in 13 games.
In 2022, Sanders put it to the top with his SWAC Player of the Year performance. This included 3,752 yards, 40 touchdowns and six interceptions with six interceptions.

February 6th, 2025. New Orleans, LA, USA. Chedure Sanders on the red carpet before the Super Bowl Lix NFL at Saenger Theatre. (Kirby Lee-Imagn image)
However, this time it started with the Pac-12, following Sanders again after his father. Buffalo didn’t make any immediate success, but the hype was high as Sanders came in and threw for 3,230 yards with 27 touchdowns.
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He had a completion rate of 69.3% on 430 pass attempts in 11 games. Buffalo finished 4-8 in the season, with Sanders missing the finale due to a broken back.
Instead of going into the draft last season, Sanders stayed in Colorado for another year, which seemed like the right move. He earned the national honors of the second team and was selected as a Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and a finalist in the Heisman Trophy. He set a school record with 64 career path touchdowns and did so in just two seasons of play.
Sanders also led the FBS with a completion rate of 74%. In 13 games, he had 4,134 passing yards and intercepted 37 touchdowns for 10.
On the tape, Sanders is a very accurate quarterback with pocket presence and scrambling ability. I’d like to see it at a professional level. Criticism from experts includes standard NFL arms with longer releases compared to others, as well as tips for wanting a big chunk play instead of experiencing progression and checking down when needed.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Chedure Sanders (2) celebrates after beating the Arizona state Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, home to the ASU Sun Devils. (Mark J. Rebilas-Usa Today Sports)
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There is also a massive spotlight where Sanders is considering his father’s enthusiastic personality as a player and now as a coach. One NFL coach reportedly called him a “right,” while others are skeptical of how this popularity will affect him at this new level.
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