Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide was nothing short of a nightmare for the former Colorado QB, an experience he likely never wants to remember. Yet, it seems he is still processing the sting of falling in the draft. His emotions were on board during a behind-the-scenes moment with Cam Ward that caught fans off guard.
As rookies gathered for the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, an unexpected interaction between Sanders and the No. 1 overall pick sent social media into a frenzy. While their jersey swap conversation had a humorous tone, Sanders’ sharp response quickly put him back in the spotlight.
Shedeur Sanders Shows His True Browns Colors in Behind-the-Scenes Moment with Cam Ward
Shedeur Sanders’ road to the Cleveland Browns wasn’t smooth. He had to wait through all three days of the draft before hearing his name called. Things got even worse when someone prank-called him on the second night, making an already tough experience even more frustrating. Some NFL insiders even suggested he might have underperformed during pre-draft workouts, which were nothing but some illogical talks.
However, Colorado fans are trying to stay positive, calling it just bad luck and hoping he bounces back strong in a Browns jersey. But behind the scenes, the 23-year-old is still carrying the emotional weight of his draft slide. Even when he should be celebrating, he can’t fully enjoy the moment.
One such moment occurred at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, where rookies gather to celebrate over the weekend. While it’s not a huge event, it holds significance for newcomers. For Sanders, though, it was clear the draft experience was still bothering him.
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That’s when a lighthearted exchange with No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward took an unexpected turn. In a behind-the-scenes clip, we see Ward ask Sanders for a jersey swap. But the Browns’ rookie QB refused. More than the refusal, his surprising reply caught everyone’s attention.
With a straight face, Sanders said, “I gotta sell it, bruh. I gotta have some type of money. You feel me? I’m already down.” Titans’ rookie laughed it off, but the moment quickly spread online. Truly speaking, his words showed the real pain behind his draft slide.
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Realistically, if he truly needed the money, he could’ve just sold the jersey to Ward. But that wasn’t the point. The real story here is his confidence in his future with the Browns, proving that despite the setback, he’s fully focused on making an impact in Cleveland rather than getting caught up in rookie traditions.
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