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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shedeur Sanders shocks everyone at Browns camp after being ignored in NFL Draft
Shedeur Sanders shocks everyone at Browns camp after being ignored in NFL Draft (Image via Getty) At the Cleveland Browns' training camp, one name is standing out—Shedeur Sanders. He's showing that he belongs. Though many thought he would be taken early in the NFL Draft, things didn't go his way. After finishing a strong college run at Colorado, he ended up being picked much later than expected. Shedeur, meanwhile, persisted nonetheless. People are now paying attention in training camp to his tosses, decision-making style, and level of confidence displayed. Many believe he could be a guy who will quickly climb the ranks, even though he still has much to do. Shedeur Sanders is showing big-time talent, but hasn't worked with first team yet In early June 2025, at the Cleveland Browns' mandatory minicamp held in Cleveland, Ohio, Shedeur put on quite a show. According to ESPN, he threw nine touchdown passes and only one pick during OTAs. These were 7-on-7 drills with no full defence, but they gave a clear look at his strong arm and fast thinking. Shedeur left for the University of Colorado after an amazing 2023 to keep playing collegiate football. With just 10 interceptions, he threw for 37 touchdown passes and 4,134 yards total. The Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award recipient were both Scheduur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Experts forecast his first-round selection in the NFL Draft. But he slipped to the fifth round. Now, he's in a tough competition with veterans like Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Reports say Shedeur is the only one among them who hasn't yet practiced with the Browns' first-team offence at camp. James Jones believes Shedeur Sanders should be the Browns' lead quarterback On June 13, 2025, former NFL wide receiver James Jones, who played with the Green Bay Packers, publicly blasted the NFL on NFL Network. He did not mince words. Jones said that Shedeur should be the Browns' starter when the season begins. 'It's been a long time since the Browns had a reliable quarterback,' Jones said. 'To me, Shedeur is the best talent they've got. You've got to play him in Week 1.' The Cleveland Browns have struggled to find a steady quarterback since Baker Mayfield. Their current starter, Deshaun Watson, hasn't lived up to what was expected. That's why fans and coaches are watching Shedeur closely. Many now hope he could be the fresh start they've been waiting for. Also Read: 'It's Such A Meritocracy': Tom Brady Throws Shade At NFL Draft System While Defending Shedeur Sanders
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee Football Turns Heads With Josh Heupel Announcement on Tuesday
Tennessee Football Turns Heads With Josh Heupel Announcement on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tennessee Volunteers have been widely regarded as one of the best teams in college football over the past several years, led by head coach Josh Heupel. Advertisement Tennessee competes in the SEC with several other college football powerhouses such as Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss. Despite the opposition, the Volunteers have been quite successful as of late, recently earning a trip to the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. While they suffered a loss in the first round, Heupel led the Volunteers to their second double-digit win season since he took over as head coach. Before he was on the sideline, however, Heupel was a star between the white lines. The Tennessee head coach spent his final college playing days at Oklahoma. After an incredible career, he's appeared on the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot as a player. Advertisement "Congrats to our very own @coachjoshheupel, who will appear as a player on the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot," posted the official social media account of the Tennessee Volunteers. Upon the release of the announcement, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the latest news from Tennessee football. "Well deserved," said one fan. "Congratulations coach!! Go Vols," said another fan. "Should've won heisman," mentioned one fan. "CONGRATULATIONS COACH HEUPEL!!!" commented one fan. "Tennessee Football HC Josh Heupel will appear on the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot (as a player) GET THIS MAN IN," said one fan. Advertisement "Get him in," said another fan. Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Alcantar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Josh Heupel started his college football playing career at Weber State. He played for the Wildcats from 1996 to 1997. Heupel then transferred to Snow, where he went on to play the 1998 college football season. His final stop, with the Oklahoma Sooners, established him as a star in the college football scene. During his time with the Sooners, Heupel won the Quarterback of the Year, Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, AP College Football Player of the Year and the Walter Camp award. Related: Kansas Basketball Turns Heads After Average GPA Surfaces Related: Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes' Personal Decision Amid Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Brown HC Kevin Stefanski Gets Honest About Shedeur Sanders Work Ethic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It has been nearly a month since the Cleveland Browns drafted Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Read more: Drew Bledsoe Weighs in on Browns' Shedeur Sanders Drama Sanders, who was pegged to be a high draft pick, has joined a crowded quarterback room that features Deshaun Watson, Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, and fellow rookie signal-caller Dillon Gabriel. However, Watson is expected to be out for the season because of an Achilles injury. That leaves four quarterbacks battling for roster spots. With OTAs set to ramp up next week, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski remarked on what he's seen so far from Sanders. "Shedeur's a great kid," Stefanski said to ESPN Cleveland. "He's working like crazy. He's in there early, he's getting his work done, he's working really, really hard. I like everything there is about Shedeur." "He's in there early, he's getting his work done, he's working really, really hard. I like everything there is about Shedeur," - @Browns HC Kevin Stefanski on Shedeur Sanders. — ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 23, 2025 More news: Cowboys' Jerry Jones Delivers Concerning Update on Micah Parsons BEREA, OHIO - MAY 10: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. BEREA, OHIO - MAY 10: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 10, 2025 in Berea, this week, the Browns inked a four-year, $4.6 million deal with Sanders. The Colorado product expressed gratitude for the contract with Cleveland. "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity," Sanders said. "I don't ever focus on the negative or even think about the negative. I've just got to prove and show what I'm capable of. What fuels me is my purpose in life and understanding the route that we're going to have to take. Understanding that I was able to get an opportunity when a lot of people didn't want to give me an opportunity. So that's what I'm truly thankful for." Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024 and passed for 4,134 yards and 37 touchdowns last season. And yet, he unexpectedly slid to the fifth round in the NFL Draft, and was the victim of a distasteful prank on the second day of the event. The 21-year-old son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich got a hold of Sanders' draft contact phone number and later used it to conduct a prank call. However, Jax Ulbrich has since apologized to Sanders and released a public statement. Beyond any sort of drama, the saga surrounding Sanders' future in the league remains a hot topic of conversation. Nevertheless, Sanders is officially an NFL quarterback with his recent contract with the Browns and has evidently already made an impression on Stefanski. More news: Vikings Receive New Aaron Rodgers Update For more NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders Makes His Feelings Clear About Shedeur Sanders' $4.6M Browns Contract
As the Cleveland Browns prepare to turn the page on a rough 3-14 season in 2024, one of the organization's newest additions has become the subject of widespread speculation. After leading the Colorado Buffaloes to a 9-4 record and winning the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024, throwing for 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns, Shedeur Sanders surprisingly slipped down to the fifth round, becoming the No. 144 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Advertisement On Tuesday, NFL Hall of Famer and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders shared side-by-side images of his own 1989 rookie contract ($4.4 million) and that of his son, Shedeur, who just inked a four-year, $4.6 million deal with the Browns. He tagged the post with a simple caption: '@shedeursanders Proud Father I am!! I love my kids and I pushed my kids to be greater to be better to correct my wrongs & magnify my rights. My kids are built for whatever comes their way. We're prepared for whatever because I got them no matter what!. Thank you Jesus. #Dad." Drafted fifth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 1989, Deion immediately made an impact as a shutdown cornerback and electric returner. Advertisement Over 14 NFL seasons with five franchises, he collected 53 interceptions, returned nine for touchdowns, and scored six more on punt returns and three on kickoff returns. Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2).Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Sanders earned eight Pro Bowl nods, six first-team All-Pro selections, and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1994. He won two Super Bowl rings, one with the San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XXIX) and another with the Dallas Cowboys (Super Bowl XXX), and remains the only athlete ever to appear in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. Related: Alabama Football Reacts to Major Announcement on Saturday Related: No. 1 College Football Recruit Sends Clear Message After Declining Georgia
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants QB Shades Shedeur Sanders in Viral Comment
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart may have just lit a fire under Colorado fans with his recent comments that seemed to subtly criticize Shedeur Sanders' work ethic and preparation—without ever mentioning his name. In a post-draft interview from Sports Illustrated, Dart reflected on his intense pre-draft meetings with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, saying, 'Yeah, you better be prepared going to do a Daboll meeting, because it's intense. He definitely wants to get the most out of you. I would say, if you're not prepared, don't step into the meeting, because you're going to get they threw all that they could at me, and I was able to handle it the best way that I could.' At face value, the statement sounds like standard rookie humility. But context is everything. Dart's remarks came just days after ESPN and The Ringer reported that Sanders' pre-draft interview with Daboll didn't go well—due to lack of preparation. The stark contrast between Dart's praise for Daboll's demanding style and Sanders' alleged discomfort during the same process didn't go unnoticed by fans or analysts. Advertisement It's a sharp turn for Sanders, who just last fall threw for 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns, while earning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year honors. Once projected as a top-10 pick, the Colorado star shockingly fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th pick. Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Analyst Todd McShay offered additional insight, revealing that two teams with top-10 picks 'didn't get the sense that Shedeur cared all that much about what [they] thought of him.' Whether fair or not, that narrative seems to be gaining traction—especially after Dart's pointed comments. Now, Sanders finds himself in unfamiliar territory: with something to prove. Advertisement Buff Nation isn't likely to stay quiet. If Sanders needs fuel, he just got it straight from one of the quarterbacks drafted ahead of him. Related: See Deion Sanders' biggest growth with 'Prime Effect' in Boulder Related: Shedeur Sanders' real feelings on Browns QB room emerge
