Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ long NFL Draft wait finally ended when the Cleveland Browns selected him with the 144th overall pick. But what should have been a moment of pure celebration quickly turned into a viral storm, and Browns haters wasted no time roasting him.
Browns Haters Roast Shedeur Sanders After Wild Draft Reaction Video Goes Viral
After his name was called, Sanders was so excited that he jumped fully clothed into a swimming pool, a moment caught on Instagram and shared widely.
While Sanders’ joy was obvious, NFL and Browns fans on social media were ruthless, joking that he “tried to drown himself” after realizing he was headed to Cleveland. One commenter wrote, “Poor dude tried to drown himself at the thought of being a Brown.”
Another added, “Draft position plunged too.”
The jokes piled up fast, and soon Sanders’ draft-day celebration was trending for all the wrong reasons.
It’s been a brutal few months for Shedeur Sanders. Just two weeks before the draft, he was widely considered a first-round lock.
However, reports surfaced that he struggled badly in team interviews and refused to participate in the East-West Shrine Game and NFL Combine. Combined with some concerns over his mobility, Sanders’ stock plummeted, culminating in a historic fall on draft weekend.
Statistically, Sanders had an outstanding final season at Colorado. He led all major college quarterbacks with a 74% completion rate and helped turn the Buffaloes around from a 1-11 record to 9-4. But in the NFL, physical tools, attitude, and interview impressions matter just as much as college production, and it seems Sanders’ draft process hurt him badly.
Adding fuel to the online fire is the Browns’ notorious reputation for mishandling quarterbacks. Since 1999, Cleveland has started 40 different quarterbacks, the most in the league during that span. With a track record like that, it’s no wonder why social media exploded with brutal jokes the moment Sanders’ destination became official.
Despite the noise, there’s still reason for hope. Sanders is immensely talented, with a sharp football mind and proven leadership skills. If the Browns have truly improved their ability to develop young quarterbacks under the current regime, Sanders could turn out to be one of the biggest steals of the 2025 draft.
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For now, though, the internet is having a field day at Shedeur’s expense. From “RIP to his career” jokes to endless memes about his pool dive, Sanders’ wild draft moment is cementing his entry into the NFL in truly unforgettable fashion. Whether he sinks or swims with the Browns remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: everybody is watching.
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