Shedeur Sanders to Wear No. 12 for Browns

Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a first-round pick, was selected by the Cleveland Browns at No. 144 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Unable to wear his signature No. 2 jersey because it was claimed by veteran receiver DeAndre Carter, Sanders will don No. 12 in tribute to his mentor Tom Brady. The Browns’ quarterback competition now includes Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and rookie Dillon Gabriel, raising concerns about Sanders’ development prospects. His draft slide and new jersey number sparked fan disappointment, online trolling, and even a lawsuit from a fan dissatisfied with the draft outcome. Despite these controversies, Sanders’ No. 12 jersey quickly became a top seller among rookies. The Browns have noted that rookie jersey numbers may still change before the regular season.