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Tom Brady sends clear message to Shedeur Sanders after NFL Draft

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Corder | Last updated May 7, 2025 1:36 AM ET

The NFL Draft may have come and gone, but for Shedeur Sanders, the journey is just heating up—and Tom Brady made sure he knows it. Brady joined Logan Paul on his podcast Impualsive to share his feelings on Shedeur.

In a sport obsessed with draft positions and Day 1 hype, Brady delivered a striking reminder that greatness isn’t determined by where your name is called—but by what you do after it.

“I actually texted Shedeur because I know him very well,” Brady said in a recent interview. “And I said, dude, whatever happens, wherever you go, that’s your first day. Day two matters more than the draft. I was 199. Who could speak on it better than me?”

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A Hall of Famer’s Wisdom Hits Home

Brady’s message wasn’t just motivational—it was experiential. Drafted 199th overall in 2000, the seven-time Super Bowl champ embodies the underdog spirit. His words to Sanders cut through the glitz of first-round buzz and speak directly to Colorado’s QB1, who was projected by some analysts to go inside the top ten in 2025. For a player with over 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns last season, Sanders doesn’t lack talent—but Brady is reminding him that NFL success is about longevity, not headlines.

A Personal Connection Between Legends

This wasn’t just a generic message—it came from a place of real connection. Brady and Shedeur’s father, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, share a deep respect, and Brady has mentored Shedeur in the past. That ongoing relationship adds weight to his words and suggests the former Patriot sees something special in the former Buffaloes star.

Brady’s message might just be the fuel Shedeur needs. “Show up every day. As a quarterback you have to be a leader. Do I care about my teammates, and do I care about what we’re trying to accomplish?” Staying locked in on what matters most—be a leader in the locker room.

Tom Brady didn’t just send encouragement—he handed Shedeur a blueprint. If the Browns’ QB listens, fans in Cleveland might witness the start of another legendary rise from overlooked to unstoppable.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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