The third day of the NFL draft drew a record-setting 4.3 million viewers across ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, ESPN Deportes and digital channels, as fans eagerly tuned in to see when the shocking slide of Shedeur Sanders would end.

Shedeur Sanders’ slide down the NFL draft was the dominant story of the weekend with one of college football’s most high-profile players lasting until the fifth round.

His major falloff in the 2025 NFL draft was not anticipated by many. Predicted as one of the top 10 picks, Sanders didn't get selected until the fifth round. A total of 143 names were called before he was chosen by the Cleveland Browns.