Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders has been cited for speeding at 101 mph in Ohio, according to police records. The incident occurred near Cleveland on Tuesday morning, and Sanders now has the option to pay a fine or contest the ticket. The traffic stop was made by a Strongsville (Ohio) Police Department officer, and the vehicle involved was a Dodge TRX truck. The 23-year-old quarterback was traveling northbound on Interstate 71 in a 60 mph zone when the speeding citation was issued.
Sanders faces a fine for the fourth-degree misdemeanor offense or can choose to dispute the ticket during a scheduled court appearance in early July. This incident adds to the recent challenges faced by Sanders, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after a significant free fall in the draft process. As one of several quarterbacks competing for the starting role with the Browns, Sanders’ performance and accountability will be closely watched.
The former Colorado standout entered April’s draft with many projecting him as a first-round selection. It took until the fifth round for the young signal-caller to hear his name called. Shortly after the Browns selected him, Sanders took to social media to share a short but emotional message,