The Athlete Lifestyle logo

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders reacts to President Trump’s viral NFL draft post

The Cleveland quarterback was asked about the president’s post while at rookie minicamp.
Matt Ryan|
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) heads off the field after the first day of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) heads off the field after the first day of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ epic slide in the NFL draft gained the attention of President Donald Trump who made a viral post. On Saturday at rookie minicamp, Sanders was asked about it.

Sanders had to wait until Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft to hear his name called to Cleveland at 144th overall in the 5th round. The former Colorado Buffaloes star handled the whole situation with class and showed up early at the team’s facilities rocking his “Legendary” fit, followed by a touching surprise for a local high school football team.

Shedeur Sander
Shedeur has fun with the media on Saturday, May 10. | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

RELATED: Shedeur Sanders’ honest reaction to Cleveland Browns jersey number

Rocking a new number from college, Sanders took the field for the first time with the Browns and balled out there with his teammates during practice on Friday.

On Saturday, the son of Deion Sanders spoke to the media and a reporter asked him about the Trump tweet during the draft. First, here’s the original post with the president crushing NFL owners.

RELATED: Shedeur Sanders’ mom Pilar has two-word salute seeing him at his Browns locker

Sanders reacted that he “was truly thankful for it,” and Trump was one of many fans that supported him. Here’s what he fully said about it:

Shedeur just wants to focus on football and that’s what he appears to be doing, using the draft slide as fuel and motivation. The kid is only 23 years old and with the positive attitude he’s bringing, is on the path to success.

— Enjoy free dish of rich and fabulous players with The Athlete Lifestyle on SI —

2-Fast 2-Furious: Danica Patrick’s F1 Miami all-white fit causes stir for on-air gig

Drama queen!: Jordan Chiles unrecognizable with new hair color at birthday party

Mom knows best: Livvy Dunne’s mom Kat steals spotlight in Derby side-by-side pic

Old man GOAT: Viral Tom Brady diss of Shedeur’s ridiculous $400k car resurfaces

Mrs. James FTW: LeBron’s wife Savannah steps out in bold fit while he’s injured

Published
Matt Ryan
MATT RYAN

Matt Ryan is a dedicated sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in digital and linear media. After receiving a Masters in Journalism from USC, he’s worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports Media Group, and Bally Sports, while holding various leadership roles along the way.

Home/News