Shedeur Sanders Graduates from Colorado with Sociology Degree
Cleveland Browns quarterback receives diploma two years after declaring for 2025 NFL Draft
Quick Look
- Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns quarterback, graduated from the University of Colorado with a sociology degree on Saturday.
- The 2025 NFL Draft pick was selected 144th overall by the Browns and appeared in eight games this season, throwing for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
- Sanders spent two seasons at Jackson State before transferring to Colorado for two more seasons, where his number was retired in April 2025.
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Why It Matters
Shedeur Sanders is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. He transferred from Jackson State to Colorado in 2023 when his father became the head coach. He was drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and served as a backup for the Cleveland Browns during his rookie season.
Last year, Shedeur Sanders saw his NFL dream come true. Now, he's realizing another major life accomplishment: graduating from college. The Cleveland Browns quarterback took the stage at Colorado on Saturday, graduating with a sociology degree. Sanders posted a video of himself with other students as they prepared to receive their diplomas. "What's up? We at graduation," he said. "It's called excellence, man. It's excellence." Sanders also re-created an iconic image of his father, Deion, who laid out his uniform in the locker room before Super Bowl XXIX. This time, Shedeur laid out his cap and gown. He spent two seasons at Jackson State, then another two with the Buffaloes before declaring for the draft in 2025. Colorado retired his number in April 2025. The Browns selected him with the 144th pick and he appeared in eight games, throwing for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions. It's been a busy offseason for Shedeur. In March, he changed his number back from No. 12 to No. 2, the number he wore throughout his career until Cleveland.
