Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is now a college graduate
Shedeur Sanders, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has graduated from the University of Colorado. Despite already being a professional athlete, Sanders completed his college degree alongside his classmates. His achievement comes after his jersey number was retired by the university, a rare honor.
- ▪Shedeur Sanders is a second-year quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
- ▪He graduated from the University of Colorado in May 2026.
- ▪Sanders may be the first player to have his college jersey number retired before officially graduating.
- ▪Completing his degree marks a personal accomplishment, even though it was not required for his NFL career.
- ▪The University of Colorado honored him with a jersey retirement prior to his graduation.
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OutKick Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is now a college graduate The second-year QB may be the first player to get his number retired before picking up his diploma By Matt Reigle OutKick Published May 2, 2026 6:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 2 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Now that it's May, we've hit graduation season. Many graduates or soon-to-be graduates will be replacing the stress and anxiety of completing college with the stress and anxiety of finding a job.
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