Browns GM seems unhappy drafting Colorado's Sheduer Sanders after taking Dillion Gabriel

Hunter Cookston

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The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly complete, and it’s been a wild ride. The first night delivered all the drama fans hoped for—especially when the Jacksonville Jaguars made a power move, trading picks with the Cleveland Browns to acquire Travis Hunter. Hunter is now headed to Duval, set to play as a dynamic two-way player.

No other major trades occurred until the New York Giants moved up to select Jaxson Dart. Shortly after, the Atlanta Falcons traded up for James Pearce in a move that definitely raised some eyebrows. But the real surprise came after night two: Shedeur Sanders was still on the board, leaving many stunned.

“Frankly, I'm stunned. I don't have a good explanation for why Shedeur Sanders has not heard his name called,” Field Yates said.

In the third round, the Browns chose Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel over Sanders. According to GM Andrew Berry, the decision came down to fit.

“What he has done throughout his college career is impressive. He’s a really good quarterback and an impressive young man. Sometimes fit comes into play, and there are still four more rounds in the draft. It’s less about where you get picked and more about what you do after you get picked. He’s going to find himself in a really good spot,” Berry explained.

But something clearly changed between Friday night and Saturday. The Browns ended up selecting Sanders after all. However, video from the draft room shows Berry looking visibly unenthusiastic about the pick, sparking speculation.

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This could mean a few things—maybe Berry still questions the fit, or maybe the addition of Sanders now gives the team five quarterbacks, creating a roster headache.

Regardless, plenty of people rallied behind Sanders during his draft slide. That chapter is closed now. He’s officially a Cleveland Brown—whether his GM likes it or not.

Hunter Cookston

Hunter Cookston began his career as a sportswriter for the Marion Tribune, where he covered local high school football, basketball and baseball. His passion for sports started at the age of four when he played his first year of tee ball. Growing up in Tennessee, he developed a deep love for the Tennessee Volunteers and Atlanta Braves. Hunter is currently attending Tennessee Wesleyan University, where he is pursuing a BA in Sports Communications/Management.