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By Evan Massey
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Over the last couple of months, there has been a lot of speculation about Shedeur Sanders potentially landing with the Cleveland Browns.
Andrew Berry and the Browns still badly need a new starting quarterback. They also need a quarterback who will be able to be their starter long-term.
So far this offseason, Cleveland has been linked to a few different veteran names. Russell Wilson is at the top of that list, while Joe Flacco and Kirk Cousins have also been tossed around as potential options.
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That being said, the idea of drafting Sanders is extremely popular within the Browns' fan base.
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Sanders possesses elite arm talent. He comes with some perceived baggage, especially with his father being the outspoken NFL legend Deion Sanders. However, the franchise is in a position where they need to get aggressive they're going to get back into playoff contention.
To that end, a new update has been given regarding Cleveland's potential interest in drafting Sanders at No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
During an appearance on the "Dan Patrick Show," ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler opened up with more details about the Browns' potential interest in the Colorado Buffaloes' star quarterback.
"I do know that they like Shedeur. To what extent? If they're willing to pick him No. 2 overall, I cannot say. I do know there's some love there for Shedeur Sanders and sort of his computer brain to be able to feel out the game mentally. They have some respect for what Shedeur can do in that area, maybe more than some teams."
Is that enough to think that Cleveland will draft Sanders? Probably not, but it's a sign that he's at least in consideration to be the pick.
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Throughout the 2024 college football season with Colorado, Sanders completed 74 percent of his pass attempts for 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He also scored four rushing touchdowns.
There is no question that Sanders has elite arm talent. The question becomes, can he develop to reach his full potential? No one ever knows the answer to that question with any draft pick.
If the Browns are ready to take a big swing, Sanders would be a good option to do it. Cleveland does not have a great outlook for years to come, but Sanders could turn that around completely.
This is a situation to keep a very close eye on as the NFL Draft gets set to begin on April 24.
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