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What history says about Shedeur Sanders' chances of winning Browns QB competition


Published on 2025-05-08 14:25:11 - Yardbarker
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  • By trading up in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Colorado's Shedeur Sanders at pick No. 144, the Cleveland Browns unofficially sparked a four-way competition for their starting quarterback job.

Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, is entering the quarterback competition for the Cleveland Browns, and historical data provides insight into his chances of success. According to the article, since 1970, only 29 out of 103 quarterbacks drafted in the first round have won their initial starting job competition, indicating a 28% success rate. For quarterbacks not selected in the first round, like Shedeur, the odds are even slimmer, with only 14 out of 107 winning their first competition, a mere 13% success rate. The article also highlights that Shedeur's situation is unique due to his father's influence and his own college performance, but historical trends suggest a challenging path ahead in securing the starting position against incumbent quarterback Deshaun Watson.

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