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Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft: Stephen A. Smith, Meek Mill, Tristan Thompson, and More React

Every corner of the internet had an opinion on Sanders’ draft slip.

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Shedeur Sanders’ slip to the 5th round of the NFL Draft has the world questioning what happened. 

Prior to the draft, Sanders was widely speculated to go in the first round due to being one of the best quarterbacks available. But after reportedly questionable interviews with teams prior to the draft, Sanders began slipping through the rounds — ultimately being drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th pick in the draft.


Through it all, Sanders has maintained his unwavering confidence. After not being drafted on the second day, he announced to the public, "God don't make mistakes. I got faith in God no matter what." 

That same strong sense of self has manifested over the years through his popular social media presence, brief rap career, and interview quotes where he’s consistently been confident in his abilities. Some people online speculate that his confidence is also what made him slip so far in what’s been one of the most shocking NFL draft moments in the sports’ history. 

From Young Thug to Donald Trump, in discussions ranging from racism to a perceived lack of skill, here are the biggest reactions to Sanders’ draft slip. 

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