History of Shedeur Sanders in Timeline

Shedeur Sanders is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He gained prominence playing college football for Jackson State and Colorado, earning accolades like the Jerry Rice Award (2021), Deacon Jones Trophy (2022), and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2024). Drafted by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft, Sanders comes from a football family; he is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and the younger brother of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders.

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February 7, 2002: Shedeur Sanders' Birth

On February 7, 2002, Shedeur Deion Sanders was born. He is the son of Deion Sanders and the brother of Shilo Sanders.

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January 2021: Enrolled at Jackson State

In January 2021, Shedeur Sanders enrolled at Jackson State University but was ineligible to play in the spring season due to COVID-19 delays. He later became the starting quarterback for the fall 2021 season.

2021: Jerry Rice Award

In 2021, Shedeur Sanders won the Jerry Rice Award while playing college football for the Jackson State Tigers.

2022: Named SWAC Offensive Player of the Year

In 2022, Shedeur Sanders was named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and also won the Deacon Jones Trophy. After the 2022 Celebration Bowl, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

2022: Deacon Jones Trophy

In 2022, Shedeur Sanders won the Deacon Jones Trophy while playing college football for the Jackson State Tigers.

2023: First Season for the Buffaloes

During the 2023 season, Shedeur Sanders played his first game for the Buffaloes, completing 38 of 47 passes for a school-record 510 yards and four touchdowns. He finished the season with 3,230 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, and three interceptions.

May 2024: Released "Perfect Timing"

In May 2024, Shedeur Sanders released a hip-hop track titled "Perfect Timing".

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2024: Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year

In 2024, Shedeur Sanders led the Buffaloes to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the Alamo Bowl. He was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.