In the words of Shedeur Sanders himself, it was all about that “perfect timing!”
On Friday night, Shedeur made a big splash as he kicked off his professional football career, playing against the Carolina Panthers in a preseason feud that had everyone talking. The young Cleveland Browns quarterback, who happens to be the son of the legendary Deion Sanders, who’s not only a celebrity coach at Colorado Buffaloes but also a Hall of Famer, lit up the field with two touchdowns by halftime.
His first career touchdown strike came just at the dawn of the second quarter when he hit wide receiver Kaden Davis with a precise seven-yard pass.
Not long after, at the end of the second quarter, he found Davis again, this time with a solid 12-yard connection for his second touchdown.
The former player’s stats show he threw for 138 yards completing 14 out of 23 passes while being sacked only twice in nearly three quarters of action.
Shedeur’s debut not only got fans buzzing but also left a mark on social media, attracting the attention of many notable figures, including his famous dad and
Upon hearing the love and support pouring in online, he reflected, “That’s love. … I’m playing not just for myself but for so many people and beliefs,” during the broadcast as the online admiration rolled in.
Check out the electrifying social media buzz following Sanders’ impressive debut below:
