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Cleveland Browns quarterback Chedure Sanders said “the job here isn’t to prove people wrong,” but “prove yourself right” when he spoke to the media for the first time since his dramatic slides during the NFL Draft and his fifth round selection.
The 144th pick is one of the next generation of NFL players who will go through the pace with rookie minicamps that are being played throughout the league.
And after becoming one of them The 23-year-old main storyline during the NFL Draft said he is grateful for the Cleveland Browns’ opportunity.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity. Things may be even worse, but I’m laughing here in front of you guys at this facility.”
This is the discussion about the draft slide, with US President Donald Trump posting on social media in support of the former Colorado star.
Sanders said on Saturday he was “really grateful” for the support he received from the president, and for the support he received from “other fans, barbershop people, and a lot of fans.”
He added, “Other people’s opinions about you are based on their own.”
“It’s really coming from there because 99% of the hatred is heading towards pop, so I’m just his son, and I told him too,” he said with a laugh.
Sanders is the son of Deon Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach and professional football hall of fame.
“It’s the older generation that does it to me, not the younger people. “But it’s all online.”
No elsewhere in Browns practice. Mason Graham, who was five picked, was seen vomiting in his helmet after training.
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski joked that he might have had too many wings before practice.
“He did, it was gross,” Stephanski told reporters, confirming Graham’s struggle. “I think he ate too much. The kitchen was so good that I had some wings next time.”
It’s clear that Graham will leave it all on the field for the Browns, but defensive tackle hopes for an easy day in the future.
The top two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft are also honing their skills in the rookie minicamp.
No. 1 overall pick Come Ward has trained with the Tennessee Titans.
Ward has recently had an impressive college career at Miami University, hoping that his college performance will be handed over to the NFL.
One of the most exciting picks in the 2025 draft was Travis Hunter, the overall choice for No. 2.
Hunter has an unusual ability to play on both sides of the ball, and expectations are high as to whether he can do this in the NFL.
Fans are waiting to see if the winner of the High Swiss Man Trophy actually plays both offensive and defense, and plays in the game while the season is in progress.
The 2025 NFL season schedule will be released on May 14th, and these rookies hope to prepare for the game for the season opener.