Despite a slide into the fifth round, Browns QB Shedeur Sanders leads most 2025 NFL draft rookies in jersey sales

The Shedeur Sanders saga was still unresolved entering the NFL draft's third day and the intrigue yielded a massive ratings bump for the made-for-television event. Per Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio,

While the 49ers had a draft that they feel good about, Shedeur Sanders was the main talking point. After being a projected top-five pick at one point in the pre-draft process, Sanders wasn't selected until the fifth round. Finally, the Cleveland Browns traded up to land him with the No. 144 overall pick.