Shedeur Sanders’ 2025 NFL Draft journey may have taken an unexpected turn, but the spotlight followed him off the field. Drafted in the Fifth Round by the Cleveland Browns, the Colorado quarterback threw a lavish party that sparked headlines, especially when images surfaced of him with Louis Vuitton bags stuffed with cash.
On Monday, April 28, Shedeur’s brother, Deion Jr., stepped in on X to correct the narrative, revealing the jaw-dropping truth behind his brother’s viral moment.
Deion Sanders Jr. Sets Record Straight on Shedeur Sanders’ Million-Dollar Post-Draft Gift
Deion Sanders Jr. addressed a viral post by Dov Kleiman, which claimed his brother, Shedeur, flaunted $100K in cash at his draft party.
“Let’s tell the correct story now… It was actually a gift that he received, and it was a million,” Deion Jr. clarified on X.
The party, attended by celebrities and featuring Shedeur performing his own rap songs, was a bold celebration of his NFL Draft selection by the Browns at No. 144 overall.
Let’s tell the correct story now…
It was actually a gift that he received….
and it was a million. https://t.co/pKc4XH9awJ— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) April 28, 2025
The million-dollar gift in Louis Vuitton bags amplified the Sanders family’s signature confidence, a trait inherited from their father, Deion Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Famer. However, it drew mixed reactions.
“This is exactly why y’all get scrutinized… ‘$100k?? It was actually $1M…’ That’s the focus here? Smh,” one commenter said.
Per ESPN’s draft coverage on April 26, 2025, Sanders’ draft slide had already stirred controversy, with some citing his perceived arrogance as a factor.
The extravagant party, complete with a million-dollar flex, only fueled debates about his readiness for the NFL, where he’ll join a Browns team seeking quarterback stability after cycling through over 40 starters since 1999.
Shedeur’s celebration reflects the Sanders family’s unapologetic flair, a legacy shaped by Deion Sanders’s own flamboyant career. Shedeur, the 2024 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, has embraced this energy, as seen in his “2Legendary” chain with a dollar sign symbolizing his and his father’s legacies.
However, the spotlight brings scrutiny.
“See… it’s s*** like this that piss teams and people off. There were A TON of stories to clear up, and this is the one y’all chose to clear up? Cmon, man…” another user commented.
The Browns, who met Sanders multiple times pre-draft, seem confident in his fit, with GM Andrew Berry praising his character. Yet, as Sanders steps into the NFL, balancing his celebrity persona with on-field performance will be key to silencing doubters and proving his worth in Cleveland.
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