Shedeur Sanders' drop in the NFL draft led to record ratings for the final day. Saturday's telecast of rounds four through seven — Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round — was the most-watched on record.

Shedeur Sanders went from being a projected top pick to going in the fifth round during the 2025 NFL Draft. The massive slide left many wondering why the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback was passed on by many teams.

Millions tuned in to watch the dramatic events of draft weekend, with an average of 7.3 million viewers — a 40% increase from 2024. During the draft, Shedeur fell into the fifth round, ultimately being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th overall pick.