Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft after being a projected first-round pick. And while his wait was longer than expected — and included a prank phone call — the Cleveland Browns quarterback had a conversation with Tom Brady that left him with high hopes for his NFL career.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders said he believes he could have a similar similar career arc as former NFL quarterback Tom Brady.

After Sanders slid to the fifth round of the 2025 draft, selected 144th overall on Day 3 by the Cleveland Browns, it’s hard not to compare his fall to the slide of five-time MVP Tom Brady, who was drafted in the sixth round at 199th overall.