"Deion Sanders confirmed that son Shedeur Sanders was called by at least three teams during the 2025 NFL draft and suggested that the former Colorado quarterback turned two of them down before being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. Shedeur Sanders had been considered by many to be a potential first-round pick before plummeting to the Browns at No. 144 overall, after Cleveland had already selected former Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round."
"Earlier this month, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Baltimore Ravens had planned on drafting Sanders with the No. 141 overall pick until he let them know that he didn't want to sit on a roster behind quarterback Lamar Jackson, who is a two-time league MVP and only 28 years old. Last week, former NFL quarterback Cam Newton said on his podcast "4th&1 " that he had heard that the Philadelphia Eagles had also wanted to draft Sanders at some point."
"Like the Ravens, however, Philadelphia also has a superstar quarterback who may not have even reached his prime in 27-year-old Jalen Hurts, who was named the MVP of Super Bowl LIX in February. Deion Sanders, an NFL legend who coached his son at Colorado, seemed to confirm all of that during an appearance on Jason and Travis Kelce's " New Heights " podcast, which was published Monday."
Shedeur Sanders received calls from at least three NFL teams during the 2025 draft and turned down two before the Cleveland Browns selected him at No. 144 overall in the fifth round. Considered by many a potential first-round pick, he fell after Cleveland had already taken former Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round. The Baltimore Ravens were prepared to take him at No. 141 but backed off after Sanders indicated he would not accept a role sitting behind Lamar Jackson. The Philadelphia Eagles also showed interest despite having starter Jalen Hurts. Deion Sanders confirmed the calls on the New Heights podcast and defended his son's decision, predicting playing opportunities with the Browns this season.
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