Gabriel was the first quarterback drafted by Cleveland with the No. 94 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. After passing on Sanders earlier in the draft, the Browns added the former Colorado Buffaloes star to the QB room by selecting him with the No. 144 overall pick in the fifth round.

BEREA, Ohio — Since Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders tumbled down the NFL Draft like Alice in Wonderland down the rabbit hole, he’s become almost a cult hero with an enormous social media following and all eyes in the NFL upon him.

Sanders will be looking to prove himself with the Browns, just as Gabriel will do. Having the two rookies on the team could provide Cleveland with some strong competition as they search for a starter or even a backup option.