Despite sliding unexpectedly to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, new Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders celebrated in style with $1 million in cash displayed in Louis Vuitton cases at his draft party.
A viral photo circulating on social media captured Sanders with a case full of money during his celebration at Hyde & Seek in Dallas. The New York Post reports celebrities including Kodak Black, Yung Miami, and TrapBoyFreddy attended the event.
Sanders’ brother, Deion Jr., clarified the cash’s origin on X: “Let’s tell the correct story now… It was actually a gift that he received…. and it was a million.”
Let’s tell the correct story now…
— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) April 28, 2025
It was actually a gift that he received….
and it was a million. https://t.co/pKc4XH9awJ
The Colorado quarterback’s draft position surprised many analysts who had considered him a first-round talent and the second-best quarterback prospect in this year’s class.
Five quarterbacks were selected ahead of Sanders — Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Jalen Milroe, and Dillon Gabriel — before the Browns finally took him with the 144th overall pick. Notably, the Browns had already selected Gabriel in the third round.
Despite his later-than-expected selection, Sanders could still see playing time for Cleveland in 2025. The Browns’ quarterback room now includes Sanders, Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Deshaun Watson — with Watson expected to miss most if not all of the season after re-rupturing his Achilles.
