Sanders’ name was called 50 picks after Gabriel. For Sanders, this could be exactly what he needs to start his pro career. “Our message to him … is you have to come in here and work,” said Berry. “You’ve got to compete. That’s the message. Nothing is given.” During his post-draft interview, Sanders was gracious.

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku and cornerback Denzel Ward are eager for new teammate Shedeur Sanders to silence his skeptics after the Colorado quarterback had a precipitous fall in the 2025 NFL draft. Njoku and Ward both shared messages to Sanders on social media after the Browns picked him in the fifth round:

The Browns' possible plan to block the Steelers by drafting Shedeur Sanders could end up backfiring in the long run.