One fan is taking Shedeur Sanders’ draft-day drama personally with a $100M lawsuit.
This lawsuit is by an unidentified NFL fan alleging that Shedeur Sanders’s surprising decline during the 2025 NFL draft caused them “emotional distress and trauma.”
The lawsuit reported by People was filed earlier this month in Georgia.
According to the plaintiff, the reason for suing the league for damages is due to the draft-day outcome.
Which was the result of an alleged “slanderous statements,” “collusion,” and possible “racial discrimination” that unfairly hurt Sanders’ stock–and, in turn, their emotional well-being as a devoted fan.
The supporters referred to themselves as “dedicated Colorado football fans,” who constantly consume media about Sanders and went to see him play in 2023.
The lawsuit pointed to “leaked statements” describing Sanders as “too cocky,” claiming they “contributed to a narrative that has unjustly harmed his reputation and potential as a player.”
These slanderous statements reflect biases that influenced the NFL’s decision-making process,” the lawsuit reads.
It also alleges the quarterback’s fall in the draft showed “collusion among NFL teams” and suggests that “racial discrimination” may have played a role.
The NFL’s actions and the dissemination of slanderous statements have caused severe emotional distress and trauma to the Plaintiff, resulting in frustration, disappointment, and psychological harm as a fan,” the lawsuit claims.
On draft day Sanders watched his name tumble further down the board considering he was once projected as a potential top-3 pick.
He was however drafted at No.144 overall by the Cleveland Browns.
It’s unclear if the NFL will reply to the complaint or if it will proceed past its initial filing phase.
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