The talk of the 2025 NFL Draft took the field on Friday night, with Shedeur Sanders making his game-day debut for the Cleveland Browns . The Colorado product wasn't just the starting quarterback by name against the Carolina Panthers . The son of former NFL great Deion Sanders also looked the part, tossing two touchdowns as the headliner of a 30-10 victory .
Sanders wasn't perfect, firing a couple of near-picks. But the 23-year-old fifth-round draft pick stood tall in the pocket and consistently kept his eyes downfield, notably helping Cleveland drive out of its own red zone. He was particularly sharp in scoring range, showcasing his trademark touch on two scores. The performance certainly validated head coach Kevin Stefanski's decision to let the rookie get the first crack a