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Shedeur Sanders Surprises, Drafted 144th by Browns

4/28/2025

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Sanders' Draft Surprise

Shedeur Sanders, once a top-five draft prospect, faced a surprising fall to the fifth round, landing with the Cleveland Browns at 144th overall. Concerns over his pre-draft meetings and character may have influenced this unexpected drop. Undeterred, Sanders is ready to battle for his place in a competitive quarterback lineup featuring Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett.

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Ulbrich's Prank Call

The NFL is probing a shocking prank call made to Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 Draft, where Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons coach Jeff Ulbrich, impersonated Saints GM Mickey Loomis. The breach occurred when Ulbrich accessed Sanders' private number from an unsecured iPad. Both Ulbrich and the Falcons have since apologized, calling for stricter security measures.

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Sanders' Draft Surprise

Shedeur Sanders, once a top-five draft prospect, faced a surprising fall to the fifth round, landing with the Cleveland Browns at 144th overall. Concerns over his pre-draft meetings and character may have influenced this unexpected drop. Undeterred, Sanders is ready to battle for his place in a competitive quarterback lineup featuring Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett.

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