NFL Coach Says Shedeur 'Comes Off as Entitled…Having a Higher Opinion of Himself'

The perception of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' personality is still a hot topic after he shockingly slid to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

The Athletic's Mike Sando spoke to an NFL coach who compared Sanders' demeanor to former No. 1 overall picks Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield, suggesting that the seismic drop in the draft could be enough to humble him the same way they were humbled when they got to the league.

"Kyler took years to get where he’s at today; Baker took time to get there," the coach said. "If Shedeur were the second pick, does he ever get there? In the fifth round, maybe he will be humbled and listen. Because he works and is a good student and all that. He just comes off as entitled and as having a higher opinion of himself than he should."

Sanders was projected to go as high as the No. 2 pick earlier in the offseason, but his stock took a major hit during the pre-draft process when reports surfaced about his less-than-stellar showings in team interviews. Still, no one predicted that he would fall all the way to the fifth round or be the sixth quarterback off the board when the Browns selected him.

For his part, Sanders has maintained his positive attitude. He even surprised high school students in Cleveland this week and delivered an inspirational message.

"I’m trying to bring Cleveland a Super Bowl!" Sanders told the students, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. "Not just on the field, but off the field as well. I want to bring more hope and positivity to the city, and connecting with young people is one of the best ways to do that."