Shedeur Sanders Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

College Production

Sanders returned to Colorado for a final college season and lit up the stat sheet: 4,134 yards, 37 TDs, and a 74.0% completion rate across 13 games.

He posted the second-highest completion rate and third-best PFF passing grade (90.5) among 2024 Combine QBs.

Despite his numbers, he slid to Round 5 (pick 144) in the NFL Draft, landing in Cleveland.

Usage & Role

At Colorado, Sanders operated a pass-heavy spread offense that leaned on his quick processing and accuracy.

He attempted 477 passes in 13 games (36.7 per game) and was rarely used as a true runner, averaging just -3.8 rush yards per game due to being the most sacked QB in the country.

Efficiency Metrics

Sanders excelled in accuracy and ball placement:

• 74.0% completion rate (2nd among Combine QBs)
• 81.8% adjusted completion rate (3rd)
• 1.3% turnover-worthy play rate (2nd)

He also shined downfield with a 90.5 PFF grade on 20+ yard throws (4th) and a 49.3% adjusted completion rate (5th).

His yards per attempt (8.1) and adjusted yards per attempt (9.3) were among the top in the class, reflecting efficient and explosive passing despite heavy pressure.

Injury History

Sanders fractured his back toward the end of 2023, causing him to miss the season finale against Utah.

He stayed healthy for the 2024 season.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Being a fifth-round pick, Sanders will be competing to make the Browns roster.

Fellow rookie QB Dillon Gabriel was drafted in Round 3, giving Gabriel the draft capital edge.

The team also traded for QB Kenny Pickett and signed QB Joe Flacco.

Unless Sanders can prove he is clearly the best in the QB room, he is unlikely to be the starter early on this season.

Supporting Cast

Cleveland offers a young supporting cast, bringing in RBs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson in the draft.

WR Jerry Jeudy broke out last year, with WR Cedric Tillman also flashing talent. The Browns also signed veteran WR Diontae Johnson.

TE David Njoku adds a safety valve and red zone threat.

The Browns’ OL returns all five starters from a unit that ranked 10th in ESPN’s pass block win rate last year.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Cleveland’s offense drastically changed in 2024 under OC Ken Dorsey, jumping from a 56.4% pass rate in 2023 up to a 65.0% pass rate. The Browns ranked top five in pass attempts.

The offense offered QB-friendly time-to-throw windows, with Jameis Winston ranking top-15 in quick release time (2.75 sec).