Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam Shuts Down Speculation About Shedeur Sanders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cleveland Browns were the team that took a shot on Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting him in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick.

Jimmy Haslam has largely gotten credit for the Browns' decision to pick Shedeur Sanders. But the Browns co-owner said Tuesday he did not push Cleveland GM Andrew Berry to choose Sanders.

Despite a narrative to the contrary, Haslam said that choosing Sanders in the fifth round was GM Andrew Berry's decision