Tom Brady Sends Clear Message to Shedeur Sanders Before NFL Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is participating in the second week of OTAs with the Cleveland Browns. By all accounts, he’s earning praise within the organization for his attitude, preparation and quick progress during offseason workouts.

Tom Brady offered Shedeur Sanders encouragement after the Cleveland Browns drafted him in the fifth round, drawing parallels to his own late draft selection. Brady emphasized that the NFL's meritocracy allows any player to succeed,

Shedeur Sanders signed an NIL with Brady’s apparel brand while he was in college. Brady has also served as somewhat of a mentor to the younger Sanders, according to ESPN. Last month, Brady told Logan Paul on a podcast that he told Shedeur to use his draft-slide as motivation.