• Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top NFL draft pick, fell to the fifth round and was selected by the Cleveland Browns.
• Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, denied involvement in the Raiders' decision to pass on Sanders and offered him advice based on his own draft experience.
• A Colorado fan filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL, alleging emotional distress and collusion related to Sanders' draft slide.

Shedeur Sanders, who was widely expected to be a first-round pick, experienced a dramatic slide in the 2025 NFL Draft, ultimately being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. This surprising turn of events led to Tom Brady, who has a mentorship relationship with Sanders and a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, publicly stating he had no influence over the Raiders' decision to pass on Sanders. Furthermore, an anonymous Colorado fan filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL, claiming emotional distress and accusing the league of collusion and unfair practices.

• What: Shedeur Sanders experienced a significant drop in the 2025 NFL Draft, and a fan filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL. Tom Brady offered Sanders advice and denied influencing the Raiders' draft decisions.
• Who: Shedeur Sanders, Tom Brady, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, an anonymous Colorado fan ('John Doe').
• When: May 7, 2025 (approximate date of reports), 2025 NFL Draft.
• Where: NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns (Sanders' new team), Las Vegas Raiders, Georgia Federal Court (location of lawsuit filing).

The significant discrepancy between pre-draft projections and Sanders' actual draft position raises questions about the evaluation process. The lawsuit, while potentially frivolous, highlights the emotional investment fans have in the draft. Brady's attempt to distance himself from the Raiders' decision is notable given his ownership stake and mentorship relationship with Sanders. Sanders now faces the challenge of proving himself in a crowded quarterback room. The pre-draft concerns regarding Sanders' interviews and personality, as reported by FOX Sports, might have contributed to his slide. It's important to note the Raiders signed Geno Smith and gave him a 2 year $88 million contract.

Dude, like whatever happens, wherever you go, that's your first day. Day 2 matters more than the draft. I was 199. So, who can speak on it better than me?

That’s the problem with media is everyone can just say whatever the f–k they want.

These slanderous statements reflect biases that influenced the NFL's decision-making process, causing emotional distress and trauma to the Plaintiff as a fan and consumer.

Shedeur Sanders' unexpected slide in the 2025 NFL Draft has triggered a maelstrom of reactions, ranging from words of encouragement from Tom Brady, who drew from his own experience as a late-round pick to advise Sanders to use the situation as motivation, to a Colorado fan filing a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL, alleging emotional distress and trauma due to the perceived harm to Sanders' reputation and potential. The lawsuit claims the NFL violated the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Civil Rights Act, further alleging racial discrimination influenced decisions regarding Sanders. As Sanders begins his career with the Cleveland Browns, wearing jersey No. 12, he faces competition in a crowded quarterback room that includes Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel. Despite the Browns drafting Gabriel in the third round, the team has expressed that Sanders will have the opportunity to compete for the starting position. Amidst the controversy and high stakes, the situation underscores the intense scrutiny and emotional investment surrounding the NFL Draft, highlighting the fine line between expectation and reality for young players entering the league.