If there is anyone who can relate to Shedeur Sanders slipping to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft it is Tom Brady. Arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, Brady did not get selected until the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft when the New England Patriots finally picked him.

Skip Bayless accused Tom Brady of influencing the Las Vegas Raiders' decision to pass on drafting Shedeur Sanders, suggesting Brady's connection with Raiders' GM John Spytek played a role. Brady refuted these claims,

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders said he believes he could have a similar similar career arc as former NFL quarterback Tom Brady.