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Shedeur Sanders

QB

Shedeur Sanders came into the league as a 5th-round selection (144th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Colorado; Jackson State University. He's currently with CLE, in his 2nd season in the league. His 24.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 4th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,400 passing yards and 7 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 212#

College

Colorado; Jackson State University

Draft

Rd 5, 144th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
46.3

48th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 1 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.34
Total EPA×0.24-0.29
Conversion×0.08-0.08
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.01
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.05
Ball security×0.12+0.04

Week 1 projection · @ JAX

Methodology
Pass yds200.8 (92.7–308.9)50% 200.5+
Pass yds200.8 (92.7–308.9)50% 200.5+
Pass yds200.8 (92.7–308.9)50% 200.5+
Pass yds200.8 (92.7–308.9)50% 200.5+
Pass yds200.8 (92.7–308.9)50% 200.5+
Pass yds200.8 (92.7–308.9)50% 200.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)29% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)29% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)29% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)29% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)29% 1.5+
Pass TD1.1 (0–2)29% 1.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
INT1.0 (0–2)62% 0.5+
Rush yds29.5 (8.7–50.3)48% 30.5+
Rush yds29.5 (8.7–50.3)48% 30.5+
Rush yds29.5 (8.7–50.3)48% 30.5+
Rush yds29.5 (8.7–50.3)48% 30.5+
Rush yds29.5 (8.7–50.3)48% 30.5+
Rush yds29.5 (8.7–50.3)48% 30.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size20▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength39▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy57▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security48▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance47▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility45▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency52▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume10▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion46▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE46.31
2025CLE24.18140071691

Career profile

Shedeur Sanders has appeared in 9 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CLE.

As a passer he has thrown for 1,400 yards and 7 touchdowns with 10 interceptions. He has rushed for 169 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2025 with CLE: 1,400 yards and 7 touchdowns in 8 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 24.1, in the 4th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CAR—43.7

Shedeur Sanders — common questions

What position does Shedeur Sanders play?
Shedeur Sanders is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Shedeur Sanders played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Shedeur Sanders has played for CLE (2025–2026).
Where did Shedeur Sanders go to college?
Shedeur Sanders played college football at Colorado; Jackson State University.
When was Shedeur Sanders drafted?
Shedeur Sanders was selected in round 5, 144th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Shedeur Sanders scored?
Shedeur Sanders has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Shedeur Sanders's ScoutIndex Rating?
Shedeur Sanders rated 46.3 for 2026, the 48th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2025

Also from Colorado; Jackson State University