It’s a sales pitch that was years in the making. After Colorado football’s April showcase that featured the school’s draft prospects, coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders told NFL Network why his son,

Shedeur Sanders falls to fifth round in NFL Draft, igniting debates over Deion Sanders’ influence and NFL politics.

Cleveland added Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel at 94th overall, making Sanders the fifth quarterback on the roster, which also includes Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco and Deshaun Watson. Sanders took second in quarterback reps behind Gabriel on Friday, although Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski downplayed its significance.