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 during his college career, playing for Jackson State and Colorado, earning accolades like the Jerry Rice Award (2021), Deacon Jones Trophy (2022), and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2024). Sanders was drafted by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Notably, he is the son of Deion Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback and coach.

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February 7, 2002: Shedeur Sanders Born

On February 7, 2002, Shedeur Deion Sanders was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

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2020: Ineligible to play in spring 2021 season

Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Jackson State season was delayed to spring 2021, but Shedeur Sanders was ineligible to play.

January 2021: Enrolled at Jackson State

In January 2021, Shedeur Sanders enrolled at Jackson State University.

2021: Jerry Rice Award

In 2021, Shedeur Sanders won the Jerry Rice Award.

2022: Named SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and awarded Deacon Jones Trophy

In 2022, Shedeur Sanders was named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and was awarded the Deacon Jones Trophy as the nation's top HBCU player after completing 70.6% of his passes for 3,732 yards with 40 touchdowns.

2022: Deacon Jones Trophy

In 2022, Shedeur Sanders won the Deacon Jones Trophy.

2023: Finished the 2023 season with 3,230 passing yards

In 2023, Shedeur Sanders finished the season with 3,230 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, and three interceptions to go with four rushing touchdowns in 11 games.

May 2024: Released hip-hop track "Perfect Timing"

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

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2024: Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and winner of Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

In 2024, Shedeur Sanders led the Buffaloes to a 9–4 record and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and the winner of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, finishing the season with 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns.