In an unexpected move, the Cleveland Browns surprised everyone this Saturday by selecting Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, with the 144th pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. The news caused a stir, as Shedeur Sanders, who recently played for the Colorado Buffaloes in the NCAA, was projected to be selected in the earlier rounds, but the Browns decided to give him a chance on the final day of the event, which is being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

A Draft Full of Surprises

Although Shedeur Sanders was considered one of the top 20 prospects to be chosen in the early rounds, his selection was delayed partly due to the arrogance some attribute to him, influenced by his father, Deion Sanders. The former NFL player, who also had a successful baseball career, is currently the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, the team where Shedeur stood out as the quarterback.

Before selecting Sanders, the Cleveland Browns had already recruited quarterback Dillion Gabriel from the Oregon Ducks at the 94th spot in the third round. The selection of two quarterbacks in the same draft raised speculation about the Browns' long-term strategy to improve their offense, but the real surprise came when Shedeur Sanders was selected in a later round.

Shedeur's Wait and His Father's Support

The 23-year-old and his father were confident he would be chosen in the second or third round, but that did not happen. During the first round, Shedeur Sanders expressed his optimism despite not being selected. "We didn’t expect this, but I believe that with God, everything is possible. I don’t think this happened without a reason. Something bigger and better awaits us," said the quarterback after his name wasn't called.

Shedeur's father, Deion Sanders, was vocal about the situation, even criticizing NFL team owners. "What’s wrong with the NFL owners? Are they stupid? Shedeur has phenomenal genes and is ready for greatness. He should be picked immediately by a team that wants to win," wrote Trump on his X account, showing support for the young talent.

The end of the draft for Shedeur Sanders arrived with little excitement. When the Browns finally selected him, the moment was marked by the absence of the player on the stage his family had set up to celebrate the event. Meanwhile, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski presented the pick without much joy, which contrasted with the celebration that would have been expected for a player of such caliber.

Shedeur Sanders will now join a competitive group of quarterbacks in Cleveland, alongside Deshaun Watson, Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, and Dillion Gabriel, looking to make the most of the opportunity given to him and prove his talent in the NFL.