According to CBS Sports Research, the Browns are the first team since the 2012 Washington Commanders to draft two quarterbacks in the first five rounds. Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins both went to Washington in 2012, and now Gabriel and Sanders will both join the Browns.

In 2018, the NFL legend and current Colorado football head coach declared on social media, "if im a young QB ain't no way im going to Cleveland."

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Deion Sanders remained optimistic about his son despite the prank calls and Shedeur's NFL Draft slide. Asked how he feels now that the dust has settled, he replied, “God bless you, man. You know how good God is?”