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.

The dominating storyline of the 2025 draft was the status of Sanders, creating dramatic TV moments featuring Kiper.

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.