NFL Analyst David Samson Breaks Down Sanders’ Odds in Cleveland
Shedeur Sanders’ transition to the NFL continues to attract widespread attention. Not just for his draft position, but now for his uncertain future with the Cleveland Browns. Former MLB executive and sports analyst David Samson delivered a tough evaluation of Sanders’ chances during an appearance on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast.
According to Samson, the Browns’ quarterback room is overcrowded. With five quarterbacks vying for limited spots, he believes Sanders may not survive final roster cuts.
“All five quarterbacks are not going to make it. I’m of the opinion he won’t even make the team,” Samson stated.
Sanders, drafted in the fifth round, enters a depth chart that includes seasoned veteran Joe Flacco and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, a third-round pick. The Browns also added depth at the position as part of a broader rebuild after a disappointing 2024 season. They eventually finished last in the AFC North.
“It’s not just that he slipped,” Samson added. “It’s that 32 teams felt that there were four players that they’d rather have, each, before Shedeur Sanders.”
Though Sanders has talent and carries the legacy of his father, Deion Sanders, questions about his NFL ceiling persist. For a team in transition like Cleveland, every roster spot must add immediate value. Thus Sanders will need to prove he belongs quickly.
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Draft Day Prank Call Adds to Offseason Drama
In other news, Shedeur Sanders also found himself at the center of an unexpected controversy, and it had nothing to do with football.
According to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk, the NFL mistakenly leaked Sanders’ personal phone number to roughly 2,000 people league-wide. The number ended up in the hands of Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who then made a prank call during the draft.
Jax impersonated a New Orleans Saints executive, telling Sanders he was about to be drafted next. Though the call was clearly a joke, it added to the chaotic energy surrounding Sanders’ draft weekend.
Florio criticized the NFL, not the Falcons, saying the league failed to protect a player’s privacy. He also highlighted the irony that Atlanta was fined, while the league avoided accountability.
“Shedeur Sanders was the victim here,” Florio emphasized. “And the league’s actions made it worse.”
Now entering training camp, Sanders must focus on the game ahead. Whether he earns a spot on the final roster or lands on the practice squad, his every move will be scrutinized. The hype is real, but so is the competition.
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