Shedeur Sanders Zips at 101 MPH: Rookie QB’s Late-Night Traffic Stop
Low-key, this is not the highlight reel you’d expect for a freshly drafted QB. Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns’ fifth-round pick, reportedly got pulled over just after midnight this past Tuesday for allegedly clocking 101 mph on a Colorado freeway—41 miles over the posted limit, per court documents obtained by TMZ Sports.
Sliding into the details: officers stopped Sanders at around 12:24 AM on June 17 while he was behind the wheel of a 2025 Dodge pickup truck sporting Colorado plates. The citation notes the speed violation, and Sanders now faces a choice—plead his case in court on July 3 or cough up a $250 fine and move on. No word yet on which route he’ll pick, but it’s safe to say this won’t be the kind of audition tape he wanted.
This isn’t just a random traffic tangle. Sanders’ high-speed moment comes on the heels of a surprising fall in the 2025 NFL Draft—initially pegged as a potential first-rounder, he slid all the way to Day 3 at pick 148. Ever since joining the Browns in April, he’s been turning heads in offseason workouts, with team insiders praising his work ethic (per Browns sources). Now, a late-night pit stop has shifted the conversation off the practice field.
Of course, the QB legacy runs deep—Shedeur’s dad, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, coached him at Jackson State and Colorado before the NFL hype machine went into overdrive. Between Deion’s own on-field bravado and the draft drama, you’d think Shedeur would be tuned in to the downsides of risky maneuvers. Yet here we are, watching him do 100+ on a highway that definitely wasn’t built for feature-film-worthy chase scenes.
Legal experts note that speeds over 40 mph above the limit often carry stiffer penalties, but Colorado’s rules cap the fine for this particular violation at $250—plus any court fees if he contests. Sanders’ rep hasn’t issued an official statement, and the QB’s camp is keeping quiet for now. Will he show up in court with a head-down apology, or quietly settle the ticket? Either way, this episode adds another plot twist to a young career already full of high-stakes moments.
Stay tuned—this rookie’s journey is far from a straight line, whether it’s on the gridiron or the asphalt. If this trends, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ Sports, Cleveland Browns Insider
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
