The Cleveland Browns' fifth-round rookie quarterback was polarizing even before he fell to pick No. 144 of the NFL Draft. After that, the Colorado great became even more intriguing, even for his haters. He's in a fascinating QB competition, too. The Browns also have Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, and it feels wide open.

Since being selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Sanders has made a habit of giving back to the Cleveland area; this week’s event comes after Sanders made an appearance at a local youth football camp last month and spoke to students at a Cleveland-area high school in April.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Shedeur Sanders spins the spirals of a starting quarterback. He throws receivers open with anticipation, then dots their chest plates with accuracy. Through the lens of an offseason iPhone, Browns fans can already see the star they want Sanders to become.