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Despite being the 144th overall pick, Shedeur Sanders is No. 1 where it counts, on the fans’ backs.
Shedeur Sanders may have slipped deep into the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but when it comes to public popularity, he’s leading the pack.
According to cllct and also reported by FOX Sports, the Cleveland Browns’ newest quarterback has officially outsold every other rookie in jersey sales on Fanatics, putting him at the top of the leaderboard ahead of even top picks like Travis Hunter and Cam Ward.
It’s a turn of events few expected after Sanders’ dramatic fall from projected top-10 status.
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However, the situation has only further highlighted the enormous commercial pull the 23-year-old QB, and his famous surname — continues to wield.
With his jersey flying off shelves even before an official squad number has been confirmed, the buzz surrounding Deion Sanders’ son shows no signs of slowing down.
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Shedeur Sanders: Fifth-round fame, first-class fanbase
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After an electric two-season stint at Colorado Buffaloes under the coaching of his father, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, Shedeur entered the draft with big expectations.
His 2024 stats speak for themselves: 4,134 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and a blistering 74% completion rate.
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Yet, as the draft rolled on, his name went uncalled, until Cleveland swooped in with pick No. 144, acquired via trade with Seattle.
Despite being the sixth quarterback selected, behind the likes of the No,1 overall draft pick Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough, Shedeur’s star power has proven too bright to ignore.
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Within days, he’d eclipsed every rookie in merchandise sales, turning the narrative from snubbed to celebrated.
Sanders enters a jam-packed Browns quarterback room, joining Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel.
With Deshaun Watson sidelined for the season, the opportunity may just be there for Sanders to rise through the ranks, and his cult following suggests fans will be demanding to see him in action.
Whether he earns playing time or not, Shedeur Sanders is already winning in the court of public opinion.
Now, all eyes turn to Cleveland to see if their late pick becomes a franchise face.
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