Shedeur Sanders: From 'Nepo Baby' to NFL Underdog

Shedeur Sanders entered the NFL labeled a 'nepo baby,' living off the fame of his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Now, the Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback is fighting to change that story. His path has been unpredictable. After excelling at two colleges, his draft stock fell dramatically. Teams picked 136 other players before the Browns selected him in the fifth round. He began this season as the third-string quarterback. But injuries pushed him into action. Last month, he led the Browns to a win. Then, last week, he made history. Against the Tennessee Titans, Sanders became the first Browns quarterback since 1950 to throw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for a score in a single game. Yet, the Browns lost the close contest. For Sanders, the goalposts keep moving. Each personal achievement comes with a reminder of team struggles. But the rookie is slowly proving he belongs on his own merit.