The 2025 NFL Draft witnessed considerable overreaction surrounding Shedeur Sanders, who was not selected until the fifth round despite expectations. The discourse magnified as the first few rounds passed, speculating on potential reasons for his drop, including team hesitance or mismanagement. Eventually, the Cleveland Browns traded up to secure him, adding him to a crowded quarterback room that includes established players and recent draft picks. This situation highlights the draft's propensity for inflated narratives.
Cleveland's quarterback room now includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Gabriel and Sanders. That's three first-round picks and two rookies, which is kind of amazing.
There is no single event on the hype-infused NFL calendar that lends itself more fully to the concept of overreaction than the draft.
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