The Cleveland Browns saw Dillon Gabriel as a safer bet than Shedeur Sanders, hence taking him two rounds ahead of the Colorado quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Cleveland Browns selecting Dillon Gabriel before fellow quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft seemed shocking, but a new report has clarified why the team made that choice.

BEREA, Ohio — The Browns had no plans to draft Shedeur Sanders on Day 3 of the NFL draft, but once he tumbled into the fifth round, it became a no-brainer for Browns GM Andrew Berry. The decision was 110% Berry’s and not a directive from Jimmy Haslam, despite the persistent narrative in NFL circles.