Shedeur Sanders Headlines Day 2 of 2025 NFL Draft as Browns Make Bold Move

Shedeur Sanders Headlines Day 2 of 2025 NFL Draft as Browns Make Bold Move

April 25, 2025 — Green Bay, WI

In a dramatic turn of events at the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns seized the spotlight by selecting quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the 33rd overall pick, the first selection of the second round. Sanders, once projected as a potential top-five pick, experienced a surprising slide out of the first round, making his selection by the Browns a significant storyline on Day 2. (Shedeur Sanders Watch: Where Experts Think Colorado QB Could Go on Day 2 of NFL Draft)

Sanders, the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, had been a focal point of pre-draft discussions. Despite his impressive collegiate performance at Colorado, where he threw for over 4,000 yards and 37 touchdowns last season, concerns about his pre-draft interviews and perceived attempts to influence his draft destination may have contributed to his unexpected fall. (Shedeur Sanders' message to family at NFL draft party after shocking fall: 'Shouldn't have happened')

The Browns, holding the 33rd pick after a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars, capitalized on the opportunity to draft Sanders, addressing a pressing need at the quarterback position. This move is seen as a strategic effort to rejuvenate an offense that struggled in the previous season. (The Browns passed on Shedeur Sanders. Will they in the 2nd round?, 2025 NFL Draft: Browns get their QB in second-round mock)

Following the selection of Sanders, the Browns continued to bolster their roster by picking cornerback Will Johnson from Michigan at No. 36. Johnson is expected to strengthen Cleveland's secondary, bringing agility and coverage skills to the defense. (NFL Mock Draft 2025: Projecting second-round and third-round picks on Day 2)

Other notable picks in the second round included the Houston Texans selecting offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery from Minnesota at No. 34, and the New Orleans Saints choosing running back TreVeyon Henderson from Ohio State at No. 40. (NFL Mock Draft 2025: Projecting second-round and third-round picks on Day 2)

As the draft progresses into the later rounds, teams continue to strategize and build their rosters, with the Browns' bold move to draft Shedeur Sanders setting a dynamic tone for Day 2.

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