Yet, Sanders, who “lost” upwards of $40 Million by being drafted in the fifth round instead of the Top-10, showed great poise throughout the collapse, and jubilation in joining the Browns, who had already picked quarterback Dillon Gabriel out of Oregon in the third round.

Before Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft kicked off, President Donald Trump weighed in on the debate surrounding Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The president posted on Truth Social in support of the Colorado prospect and son of Deion Sanders, questioning if NFL owners are "stupid" for passing on him.