If there's any NFL quarterback who understands the feeling of being overlooked and being drafted in a late round, it's Tom Brady. He was famously drafted in the sixth round by the New England Patriots, and then went on to win a record seven Super Bowl rings and now is considered the "G.O.A.T." by many.

After Sanders slid to the fifth round of the 2025 draft, selected 144th overall on Day 3 by the Cleveland Browns, it’s hard not to compare his fall to the slide of five-time MVP Tom Brady, who was drafted in the sixth round at 199th overall.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback and fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders compared himself to the legendary Tom Brady.