Sanders will no longer be #2
Shedeur Sanders is officially wearing number 12 with the Browns.
After two legendary seasons with Colorado, most fans know that Sanders wore #2 in college. However, that #2 belongs to veteran receiver DeAndre Carter in Cleveland, so Shedeur had to go with something different and chose #12, which a number with some meaning behind it.
#12 is the same number Travis Hunter will wear in Jacksonville, which gives Buffs fans a fun connection. Sanders’ choice of #12 could also an homage to Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Ever since getting to Boulder, Shedeur hasn’t been quiet about his praise from Brady, as the two have become friends.
More importantly, picking #12 feels like a nod to his dad. Deion Sanders wore number 21 during his Hall of Fame career. Flipping the digits to 12 gives Shedeur his own spin while still honoring the legacy.
It’s a good look and a fresh chapter. If Sanders lives up to the hype in Cleveland, #12 might take on a whole new meaning for Browns fans. To the Buffs and Browns fans who have already made his jersey the best-selling of all incoming rookies, they’re hoping this is a permanent number for Shedeur.
Still, the number may be temporary, and for a couple of reasons. The Browns have five quarterbacks on the roster right now and will likely need to cut down to three or four before the season. If #2 opens up, or if Shedeur finds himself on a different team by September, a change could be coming. There is no doubt that Sanders will be on an NFL roster this fall, but it is not set in stone that it will be with the Browns.