The Cleveland Browns are collecting all the quarterbacks.
One day after drafting Dillon Gabriel, the team decided to take the plunge on another signal caller, this time drafting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
It brings the total to five in the room, which is getting more crowded with each passing day.
Of course, only one can start and typically two or three make the roster, meaning there are quite a few names on the chopping block this summer in Cleveland.
Here’s a look at where the Browns’ quarterback depth chart stands after the Sanders selection.
Browns QB depth chart
- Deshaun Watson
- Joe Flacco
- Kenny Pickett
- Dillon Gabriel
- Shedeur Sanders
Watson remains the headliner, but his 2025 season is in doubt after rupturing his right Achilles again in January. It occurred just three months after the initial surgery, clouding Watson’s future not only for 2025, but also as a Brown.
The team opted to bring in some reinforcements by acquiring Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles and signing Flacco ahead of the draft.
However, once the draft got underway, things started to get funky in Northeast Ohio. They passed on Sanders multiple times, instead opting for Gabriel in the third round. The Oregon prospect projects more as a backup than anything else, but still managed to become the fourth quarterback in the room.
In the fifth round, Cleveland doubled down by taking the sliding Sanders, who was initially considered to be a first-round pick.
It sets off what will be a fascinating competition for Kevin Stefanski’s team during training camp. Any of the quarterbacks can seemingly win the job, so expect plenty of fireworks over the summer.
With the draft capital invested, it would appear Sanders has the longest road ahead of him.
Given the Browns’ history with quarterbacks, perhaps they are looking for quantity in the hopes one becomes a quality starter down the road.
