The 2025 NFL Draft delivered plenty of surprises, but few were as shocking as Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected slide to the fifth round. The former Colorado quarterback was widely projected to be a first-round pick, yet he fell all the way to No. 144 overall, where the Cleveland Browns finally selected him.
This unexpected drop shocked not only the college football world but also got attention from the White House. When President Donald Trump blasted NFL teams for passing on Sanders, it became a headline. And now, Packers legend Clay Matthews has joined the list of big names reacting to the surprising draft moment.
Clay Matthews In Awe of Shedeur Sanders’ Unexpected NFL Draft Ride
In a fun and fiery episode of “Bussin’ With The Boys,” former NFL star and Green Bay Packers legend Matthews joined Will Compton and Taylor Lewan to talk football, pranks, and unexpected draft drama. One of the highlights was Matthew’s recap of his hilarious 2025 NFL Draft prank.
But things turned serious for a moment when the topic of Sanders came up. Taylor asked, “Were you surprised that he went in the fifth round?” Matthews didn’t hold back. With a stunned look on his face, he replied, “I was. I think from a talent standpoint, he obviously is greater than a fifth-rounder.”
It wasn’t just a casual “fifth”—Matthews emphasized it with a dramatic “‘FIFFFTHHH!” You had to see his face at that moment. The way the camera zoomed in made that moment funnier. It was clear that while he was aware of Sanders’ draft slip, he never imagined the talented quarterback would fall to Day 3 of the draft.
The Dawg Pound producing some elite level trolling pic.twitter.com/p0nC7WZ7XR
— Bussin’ With The Boys (@BussinWTB) May 13, 2025
Let’s be honest—many fans felt the same way. People who followed the 2025 NFL Draft from the beginning were shocked that Sanders fell that far.
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Now, with the dust settling, we have a clearer picture of why Sanders dropped so unexpectedly. Reports suggest that NFL executives were concerned about Sanders’ leadership style, his flashy persona, and his focus on personal branding. Some believed his playing style and the offensive system at Colorado wouldn’t translate well to the NFL.
Still, Matthews remains hopeful for Sanders’ future. He said, “I hope he does well. I hope he does well.” He acknowledged that the rookie QB has the talent to succeed and hopes he can prove the doubters wrong as he begins his NFL career.
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