History of Shedeur Sanders in Timeline

Shedeur Sanders is an American professional football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. He played college football at Jackson State and Colorado, earning awards like the Jerry Rice Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Sanders was drafted by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and the younger brother of Shilo Sanders.

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February 7, 2002: Shedeur Sanders Born

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

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2008: Last Browns QB in Pro Bowl

Shedeur Sanders is the first Cleveland Browns quarterback to be selected to the Pro Bowl since Derek Anderson in 2008.

2020: COVID-19 Delays Season

In 2020, the Jackson State spring season was abbreviated and delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 2021: Enrolls at Jackson State

In January 2021, Shedeur Sanders enrolled at Jackson State University, but was initially ineligible to play.

2022: Named SWAC Offensive Player of the Year

In 2022, Shedeur Sanders completed 70.6% of his passes for 3,732 yards with 40 touchdowns and six interceptions. He was named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and was also awarded the Deacon Jones Trophy. Following the 2022 Celebration Bowl, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

2022: Tyler Huntley's Pro Bowl Selection

Shedeur Sanders' selection to the Pro Bowl was met with criticism and comparisons to Tyler Huntley's selection in 2022 due to his 2025 statistics.

2023: First Season with the Buffaloes

In 2023, Shedeur Sanders played his first season for the Colorado Buffaloes, setting a school record for single-season passing yards. He finished the season with 3,230 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns. The Buffaloes went 4-8.

May 2024: Releases "Perfect Timing"

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

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2024: Leads Buffaloes to Alamo Bowl Appearance

In 2024, Sanders led the Buffaloes to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the Alamo Bowl, finishing the season with 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns. He was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.

April 2025: Jersey Number Retired

In April 2025, Colorado announced that Shedeur Sanders's jersey number, along with Travis Hunter's, would be retired before the school's spring game.

April 26, 2025: Selected in the NFL Draft

On April 26, 2025, Shedeur Sanders was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.

May 19, 2025: Signs with the Browns

On May 19, 2025, Shedeur Sanders signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Browns worth $4.6 million, including a signing bonus of $447,380.

2025: First Season in the NFL

In 2025, Shedeur Sanders played his first season in the NFL. He finished the year with a 3-4 record in seven starts, a 56.6% completion percentage, 1,400 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and one rushing touchdown. Sanders also had the worst passer rating in the NFL.

2025: Brother Signed by Buccaneers

In 2025, Shedeur Sanders' older brother, Shilo, was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.

2025: 2025 NFL Season

Shedeur Sanders' selection to the Pro Bowl was met with criticism and comparisons to Tyler Huntley's selection in 2022 due to his 2025 statistics.

January 26, 2026: Added to Pro Bowl Roster

On January 26, 2026, Shedeur Sanders was added to the 2026 Pro Bowl roster as a replacement after several AFC quarterbacks suffered injuries or declined the invitation. His selection was met with criticism due to his 2025 statistics.