Gabriel was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, followed closely by Sanders in the fifth. The former Oregon quarterback said he’s ready to battle not just Sanders, but a crowded quarterback room that includes Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco and Deshaun Watson. Gabriel added that he “loves” the Browns’ decision to draft Sanders after him.

Shedeur Sanders knows about the decades-long list of failed quarterbacks in Cleveland, those tasked with saving the franchise only to move on after failed efforts.

Shedeur Sanders’ path to the NFL didn’t follow the script many expected, slipping to the fifth round of the 2025 draft. Now with the Cleveland Browns, he’s focused solely on growth, not resentment. Rather than dwelling on his draft position,