Shedeur Sanders, the rising football star and son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, celebrated his entry into the league with an extravagant party in his hometown of Dallas, Texas that made headlines far beyond the sports world.
Held on Saturday (April 26), at venue Hyde & Seek, the event, according to NFL insider Dov Kleiman, was nothing short of a spectacle.
“Shedeur Sanders threw a MASSIVE party to celebrate being drafted by the Browns,” Kleiman wrote in a post on X.
“Sanders performed his hit rap songs and flexed over $100K in cash during the event. So many celebrities were in attendance as well. Cleveland drafted a superstar.”
Indeed, the party drew a star-studded guest list that included Kodak Black, Yung Miami, Shenseea, Loe Shimmy, and other notables from the entertainment and music industries.
The atmosphere blended celebration with performance, as Shedeur took the mic to perform his rap track “Perfect Timing,” further cementing his crossover appeal.
Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado speaks to the media during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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But perhaps the most eye-catching moment came when Shedeur was seen holding a Louis Vuitton briefcase stuffed with cash—a moment that sparked viral interest. While initial reports claimed the case held over $100,000, Shedeur’s older brother, Deion Sanders Jr., stepped in to clarify.
“Let’s tell the correct story now,” he wrote in a post responding to Kleiman on X. “It was actually a gift that he received… and it was a million.”
Sanders’ lavish shindig came after a days-long wait to be drafted into the NFL, as the former Colorado quarterback was ultimately selected in the fifth round with the 144th pick by the Cleveland Browns after initially being projected as a first-round pick.
The Johnny Unitas Award winner’s slide down draft boards became the over-arching topic of the 2025 NFL Draft, with detractors and insiders pointing to Sanders’ perceived arrogance, cocksure attitude, and lack of athleticism as reasons he was passed on by teams for multiple rounds.
However, Shedeur is now in a position to make the most of his opportunities, as he has been mentioned as a potential long-term starter in Cleveland if he’s able to beat out competing quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel in training camp this summer.
Shedeur Sanders attends the quarterfinal game of the Emirates NBA Cup between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on December 11, 2024 in New York City. The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks 108-100 to advance to the semifinal round. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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