Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders earned praise from former Browns signal-caller Johnny Manziel, who applauded the Colorado Buffaloes standout for his composure during the 2025 NFL Draft and predicted his long-term success in the league.

Cabot noted that the Browns also made the decision as they are “straddling two worlds between trying to win in 2025, and determining their strategy in the 2026 draft,” now that they have the Jaguars' two 2026 first round picks that could land within the top 10 depending on how their season plays out.