Millions tuned in to watch the dramatic events of draft weekend, with an average of 7.3 million viewers — a 40% increase from 2024. During the draft, Shedeur fell into the fifth round, ultimately being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th overall pick.

Deion Sanders spoke out with a cryptic post on Monday, April 28 after his son Shedeur had a lackluster showing in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Deion was seen visibly upset.

It be your own people.” Things are shaking up in the Sanders household following Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected fifth round draft pick. Now, it seems another son of patriarch and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is leaving the nest for one good reason.