There have been notable players selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, including Dick LeBeau, Mike Webster, Kevin Greene, and Zach Thomas, all members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

More recent examples include Richard Sherman, Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill, and George Kittle.

Then there is quarterback Shedeur Sanders, whom the Cleveland Browns selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Much to the chagrin of his legion of fans, Sanders’ pro career has gotten off to a slow start. The bad habits from his college days were on full display during the final game of the preseason, and Sanders opened the regular season as Cleveland’s third-string quarterback, which is a normal spot for a quarterback selected late on the third day of the draft.

While Sanders’ on-field success ha

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