Shedeur Sanders caught speeding twice in June as rookie QB faces early off-field bumps in Ohio
Shedeur Sanders cited twice for speeding in one month (Browns/X)
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finds himself under scrutiny this June—not for his performance on the field, but for a pair of speeding violations that have turned heads just weeks before training camp.
The 23-year-old, known as much for being the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as for his own promising talent, was ticketed twice for excessive speeding within a matter of days.
Shedeur Sanders cited twice for speeding in Ohio, raising early concerns
According to authorities, Sanders was first pulled over on June 5 by the Ohio State Patrol in Brunswick Hills. He was clocked at 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. That incident came with a $150 fine and $99 in court costs. More troubling, however, was his failure to appear at his scheduled arraignment on June 16, a misstep that raised eyebrows.
Just one day after missing that court date, Sanders was again stopped—this time accused of driving 101 mph on a suburban Cleveland interstate in a Dodge TRX pickup. The offense, categorized as a fourth-degree misdemeanor, could be resolved with a $250 fine. But it's not the financial toll that has analysts and fans concerned—it's the pattern of behavior.
Browns spokesperson Peter John-Baptiste acknowledged the situation, stating, "The team has addressed the tickets directly with Sanders and the tickets will be handled by him in the appropriate manner."
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Despite the team's public assurance, the incidents have sparked wider conversations around responsibility and maturity, particularly for a player entering the NFL spotlight.
Many expected Sanders to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he was ultimately selected in the fifth round at 144th overall after playing under his father at Colorado. Now, competing against three other quarterbacks on the Browns roster, Sanders' on-field focus risks being overshadowed by his off-field decisions.
In a moment of accountability, Sanders finally spoke out. 'I've made some wrong choices, I can own up to it — I learn from them,' he admitted. His statement may not erase the infractions, but it's a step toward rebuilding trust, both within the organization and among fans.
While speeding isn't inherently a character flaw, the quick succession of incidents has prompted concern about Sanders' situational awareness. It's a fair assumption that any NFL rookie—especially a quarterback—should know that every action is under a magnifying glass.
Driving over 100 mph just days after a previous citation suggests a lapse in judgment more than anything else.
Should Sanders shine during training camp, these incidents may fade into the background. But if he struggles, they'll likely resurface in every conversation about his development. For now, one lesson stands out: Shedeur Sanders has the talent to go far—he just needs to slow down to get there.
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