Shedeur Sanders aiming to ‘prove himself right’ instead of other ‘people wrong’ as he begins NFL career | News Channel 3-12
- Shedeur Sanders, the 23-year-old son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, joined the Cleveland Browns after being drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Sanders slid to the fifth round despite projections placing him as a Day 1 or Day 2 pick, which sparked widespread discussion and social media support including from President Donald Trump.
- At the Browns’ rookie minicamp in Cleveland, Sanders emphasized proving himself right rather than proving others wrong and expressed gratitude for support from fans, barber shops, and the president.
- Sanders emphasized that his primary focus is on validating his own abilities rather than disproving others, underscoring his commitment to personal development while competing with seasoned quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett.
- Sanders faces an uphill battle to secure a roster spot and possible starting role with the Browns, reflecting both his opportunity in the NFL and the anticipation surrounding his development.
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Sanders shifts his focus to the Browns’ playbook
BEREA — Trying to get his jersey number back is the least of Shedeur Sanders’ worries. With a playbook to learn and trying to prove critics wrong after sliding to the fifth round in the NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns’ rookie quarterback knows he has a long way to go before he even considers making an offer to receiver DeAndre Carter to wear No. 2. “I’m not trying to buy anything. My signing bonus ain’t that high right now,” Sanders said at the …
Shedeur Sanders aiming to ‘prove himself right’ instead of other ‘people wrong’ as he begins NFL career
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders said his “job here isn’t to prove people wrong” but to “prove myself right” as he spoke to the media for the first time since his dramatic slide and fifth round selection during the NFL Draft.
Shedeur Sanders on rookie minicamp, opportunity, proving himself right, and more: Transcript
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders took questions from reporters on Saturday regarding rookie minicamp, taking advantage of the opportunity at hand, wanting to prove himself right, and more.
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