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vows to "clean up" parts of his football game after being picked by the in the 2025 NFL Draft, as the 22-year-old vows to fit into the organization perfectly. The big story of the Draft was just how far down the order the alumni fell. Initially tipped for a First Round pick, the quarterback eventually went in the Fifth Round, 144th overall.
It was a remarkable story as it unfolded, and even included a prank call, as there were fears he might not even be picked at all; despite producing 4134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns in the 2024/25 NCAA season. But now he finds his home at the Paycor Stadium in Ohio and is keen to seize the opportunity, vowing to get to work immediately as he adds he feels mentally sound after the entire saga. "Nothing really affected me the last couple of days," Sanders said, as per .
"I'm blessed. "I know I have to clean up some things in my game. The main thing is proving Stefanski and Mr.
Berry right about picking me. "I know I'm going to fit in (with the Browns) perfectly. I'm here ready to work.
The opportunity to see the real me and not stuff that might not be true." With injured for the year, will now compete for the starting spot against . It's unclear if he will begin the 2025/26 NFL season as the starter or the third option, with all to play for.
Why did the Browns pick Sanders? Despite his talent on the football field and some teams desperate for quarterbacks, there were reports of serious concerns from NFL executives about whether was worth bringing into their organizations. Weaknesses in his game, relating to time holding the ball and deep throw ability, allegedly put some scouts off the prospect whilst other fears related to a perception of arrogance over confidence. There was also talk that the influence and role of his father, , in the 22-year-old's future was off-putting to front offices up and down the United States, with Stephen A.
Smith going as far as claiming 's snubs were about his dad. But for whatever the talk and concerns, they have now ended and the QB is keen to focus on the future as he reflects upon his conversations with the through the drafting process. "I think what happened was I had a great interview and a great process with the Browns," Sanders added.
"And that's why they were able to pick me. "Anything outside the organization is really a non-factor to me now. This is my focus.
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