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Shedeur Sanders ranks last in The Athletic's NFL QB tiers

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Shedeur Sanders ranks last in The Athletic's NFL QB tiers

Summary

Shedeur Sanders, the former Colorado quarterback, has debuted in The Athletic's NFL QB tiers, finishing in Tier 4. He was rated as the last-ranked quarterback by a panel of 50 NFL personnel. While some see potential under new Browns coach Todd Monken, others expressed skepticism about Sanders' performance. He is currently in competition for the starting quarterback position against veteran Deshaun Watson, having shown some flashes of performance against him. The Browns' decision on the starting QB for Week 1 remains pending.

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By the Numbers

•Sanders finished ranked No. 35 out of 35 quarterbacks.
•Twelve voters placed him in Tier 5, a tier with no quarterbacks this year.
•He is in a competitive battle with Deshaun Watson for the Browns' starting job.
•Browns' new coach Todd Monken may provide a fresh start for Sanders.

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Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders debuted in The Athletic's NFL QB tiers, drawing mixed reviews from coaches and league executives.
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