Before a mystifying free-fall all the way to the fifth round, Shedeur Sanders was often compared to Cam Ward in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft. They were often considered the two best quarterbacks in the class, with differing opinions on which was more deserving to be the top QB.
Ward was ultimately drafted first overall by the Tennessee Titans and was the day one starter in Nashville. Sanders fell to the fifth round and had to scratch and claw his way to the top of the depth chart in Cleveland. Since getting his shot, Sanders has not disappointed.