In the wake of Shedeur Sanders's shocking fall down the board at the 2025 NFL draft, many have unanswered questions as to how the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback suffered such a steep slide. Sanders was ultimately picked by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round on Day 3,

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt believes Sanders might have slipped even further in the draft if not for a social media post by President Donald Trump. On Friday, Trump posted on Truth Social that Shedeur Sanders was set for “greatness” and should be “picked immediately by a team that wants to win.”