Thus, many were shocked when Cleveland drafted Oregon's Dillon Gabriel at pick No. 94. The Browns then made the most noteworthy move of the fifth round when they traded up to select Sanders with the No. 144 overall choice.

The Cleveland Browns selected Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel with the No. 94 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Dillon Gabriel plays the quarterback position like a point guard. He effectively distributes the ball to his weapons.

Shedeur Sanders proclaimed himself the best quarterback of the NFL's incoming rookie class before the start of the 2025 draft. The Colorado signal-caller went untouched in Round 1, however, then slid all the way into Round 3 by Friday night.