Shedeur Sanders’ Rocky NFL Start: Speeding Incidents Cast Shadow Over Browns Rookie QB
There are perks and pressures that come with being a celebrity, something Shedeur Sanders has known his entire life. The son of NFL legend and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur entered the 2025 NFL Draft with enormous fanfare and a projected first-round billing. But after an unexpected fall to the fifth round, the Cleveland Browns took a chance on the former Colorado star, despite growing skepticism surrounding his draft stock.
That tumble was one of the biggest headlines of the draft, with analysts citing concerns over Sanders’ decision-making, system fit, and media distractions. Now, just weeks into his NFL career, Sanders finds himself making news for the wrong reasons this time off the field.
Two Speeding Violations in 12 Days
According to public records, Sanders was ticketed twice for excessive speeding in June. The first incident occurred on June 5, when he was caught driving 91 mph in a 65-mph zone. Less than two weeks later, on June 17, he was pulled over again this time for going 101 mph in a 60-mph zone.
The back-to-back violations have drawn concern from both the Browns and fans, especially considering Sanders’ current position as QB4 on Cleveland’s depth chart, behind Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. While no disciplinary action has been announced, the incidents are not the start the organization hoped for from their high-profile rookie.
Viral Response at Charity Event
During Browns tight end David Njoku’s charity softball game, Sanders addressed the situation publicly in a now-viral clip:
> “I’m just a little boy … I made some wrong choices personally,” Sanders said. “I gotta own up to them. I made some not-great choices. I learn from ‘em. I learn. I learn.”
While the comment was met with mixed reactions some calling it refreshingly honest, others viewing it as immature it’s clear that Sanders has work to do, both on and off the field.
What’s Next?
The Browns have made no official comment regarding Sanders’ traffic violations. However, team sources have indicated that Sanders will be expected to mature quickly, especially in a crowded quarterback room with no guaranteed future in Cleveland.
For now, Shedeur Sanders remains a project one whose development will depend not just on physical tools, but on discipline, professionalism, and a readiness to grow up under the NFL spotlight.
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