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The 2025 NFL Draft brought quite a surprise. But the free fall of Chedur Sanders' draft board was perhaps the most surprising development.
The Cleveland Browns finally chose Sanders in the fifth round on Saturday. Shortly after the choice, Sanders took her to social media to share a short but emotional message, “Thank God.” Since then, many people from the sports world and beyond have tried to outline Sanders' decline.
On Tuesday, citing an executive of the unmanned NFL team, a report from the Athletic highlighted the decision Sanders made, which helped Sanders become disillusioned with former Colorado quarterbacks leading up to the NFL draft.
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Colorado quarterback Chedur Sanders watched the drill on March 1, 2025 at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. (AP photo/Michael Conroy)
“I think Chedur has approached these visits with the team as job hunting and job search interviews,” a team executive told the outlet.
The same sources suggested athletic that Sanders refused to hire an agent and not represent him in official abilities. Certified and experienced agents may have given Sanders useful insight into the draft process, the report suggests.
It was widely believed that Chedur's father, Pro Football Hall of Fame Deion Sanders, effectively served as an unofficial advisor to the quarterback during the draft process.
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Sanders also faced intense scrutiny from another source just before the opening round began last Thursday.
Colorado quarterback Shedur Sanders will warm up on August 29, 2024 in Boulder, Coros before his match against North Dakota. (AP photo/Jack Dempsey)
When asked to explain his experience in a pre-draft interview with anonymous NFL assistant coach, Chedur, he noted that it was the “worst formal interview” he was part of.
Colorado head coach Deione Sanders will speak with his son Shedale Sanders and son Shedale Sanders before his match against Southern California on September 30, 2023 in Boulder, Colon. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
“He's very qualified. He takes unnecessary bags. He doesn't play on time. He has a scary body language. He blames his teammates. But the biggest thing is that he's not that good.”
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Sanders finished the 2024 season with 4,134 yards. He joins Cleveland's busy quarterback room. The room will feature Desshaun Watson, Joe Flaco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.
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