Hold onto your helmets, folks—Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders just tipped his cap to none other than President Donald Trump for backing him in his breakout NFL moment.
According to The US Sun, in a story straight out of the heartland gridiron, Sanders, a 23-year-old talent, made waves with his first professional start in Week 12, clinched a starting spot for Week 13, and earned high praise from a prominent conservative voice.
Let’s rewind to Week 12, when Sanders took the field for the Browns and powered them to a solid 24-10 triumph over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Before that debut, cameras caught a touching moment as Sanders shared a heartfelt embrace with his father, NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, age 58, proving family ties run deep in this game.
President Trump, at 79, didn’t hold back his enthusiasm for the young quarterback, taking to Truth Social to champion the rookie’s performance.
“Shedeur Sanders was GREAT. Wins first game, career start, as a pro (for Cleveland). Great Genes. I TOLD YOU SO!” Trump posted on Truth Social, clearly reveling in the victory of a player he’s long supported.
Sanders didn’t let that shout-out go unanswered, expressing his appreciation for Trump’s consistent encouragement over time.
“He definitely been a supporter for a minute. So I’m just thankful for him,” Sanders told 92.3 The Fan, acknowledging the rare gesture from a figure as busy as Trump.
“From even taking time out his day to be able to speak out, his support,” Sanders added, showing a humility that’s refreshing in today’s often self-centered sports world.
Meanwhile, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski played it coy at first about whether Sanders would hold onto the starting role, keeping fans on edge.
Eventually, Stefanski confirmed Sanders as the quarterback for Week 13, a nod to the rookie’s grit despite the team’s struggles in the AFC North, where they languish with a 3-8 record.
Now, as the lowest-paid starting quarterback in the league, Sanders carries a chip on his shoulder bigger than some of the progressive agendas we see pushed in sports today—yet he’s all about earning his keep.
Sanders himself admits he’s not quite settled into the role, a candid take that counters the overconfident narratives often spun by the modern athlete. Still, with the Browns set to host the San Francisco 49ers at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday, Sanders has a chance to prove he’s more than just a feel-good story.
While some might scoff at Trump’s involvement in sports commentary, let’s be honest—when a leader takes time to cheer on a young man chasing the American dream, it’s a reminder of what makes this country great, not some woke lecture on privilege.