We’re a little over a week removed from the NFL Draft, and while some of the early hype has cooled, the conversation around Shedeur Sanders is still warm. The former Colorado QB landed with the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, a surprising outcome considering the attention and expectations leading into the weekend.

A Long Fall, a Fresh Start 📝

Shedeur’s slide was one of the biggest storylines of the entire draft. Whether you chalk it up to media noise, evaluation concerns, or the weight of his last name, it was historic. CBS Sports called it a “fall rarely seen for a quarterback of his profile.”

But the draft is over, and now it’s about what you do next. Sanders is in Cleveland, and by all accounts, he’s showing promise early. According to Cleveland.com, he looked confident during rookie minicamp—clean footwork, sharp mechanics, and a good grasp of the playbook.

All Eyes on Cleveland 👀

Cleveland already had plenty of intrigue this offseason, but adding Shedeur to the mix? The spotlight just got a lot brighter. For a franchise trying to solidify its identity and chase real success, this brings a whole new layer.

And yeah—full disclosure—I’m a Browns fan. Two jerseys hang in my closet: a Joe Thomas Hall of Fame Browns jersey and a Deion Sanders Falcons throwback. That connection wasn’t supposed to mean anything. Now it kind of does.

The Real Season Starts Now 🔥

Whether you think Sanders got a raw deal or you believe the draft played out just as it should, the next phase is simple: compete. At every level, from high school to the NFL, competition ramps up the moment the whistle blows. Coaches want to win. The best players usually rise—regardless of politics or press coverage.

That’s what makes this time of year so electric. Rookie camps, OTA battles, early depth chart drama—it’s all part of the journey. And while social media debates rage on (like the current viral one: 1 gorilla vs. 100 men), the truth is that once the pads come on, all the talk fades.

So What Now? 💬

Shedeur said not to draft him unless you were ready for a franchise-changer. Now it’s time to find out if he’s all talk—or the real deal.

What do you think, Big Dog? Should Sanders have been drafted earlier—or did the NFL get it right?