Jerry Jeudy Hints at His Inclination Toward Shedeur Sanders After Their First OTA Practice Together

Earlier this week, the Cleveland Browns kicked off their much-awaited voluntary OTAs. In a quarterback room where Shedeur Sanders, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel are all vying for the same spot, the competition is as intense as it can get. And Sanders — on whom all eyes were fixed — showed exactly why the hype around him is real.

From the limited footage shared by the Browns, Shedeur looked like he didn’t skip a beat from his days with the Buffaloes. While he was in Colorado, Shedeur couldn’t be inaccurate even if he tried.

One of the highlights of Sanders’ Day 1 of OTAs was his perfectly placed throw to fellow rookie Harold Fannin Jr. Needless to say, it sent the internet buzzing. More importantly, some of his senior teammates, including wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, were left impressed too.

“10/10 zip,” one fan described the throw, summing up the sentiment doing the rounds online.

While Shedeur didn’t get any snaps with the projected starters on day one, it wasn’t just the fans who took notice of his poise and precision. Jeudy, 26, who was the sole bright spot in the Browns’ offense last year with 90 receptions and 1,229 yards, subtly admired the rookie.

After the first OTA session wrapped, Jeudy posted a series of photos of himself on Instagram. From the outset, the post was a typical photo dump — nothing flashy, with a few stills from the practice.

However, things got interesting when fans discovered a comment that read, “12 to 3 gone feed families,” referring to Shedeur’s jersey number (No. 12) and Jeudy’s (No. 3).

The comment alluded to the possibility of forming a lethal connection between the two. And interestingly enough, Jeudy not only liked the comment but also left it without any clarification.

Some may interpret the WR’s actions as nothing more than playful optimism. But for the ones who believe in Shedeur, it might feel like a genuine glimpse into how quickly the former Buffs QB is earning respect in the locker room. Especially from someone like Jeudy, who is expected to continue his role of being a major weapon in Cleveland’s offense.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski has made it clear the reps won’t be distributed “equally” among the quarterbacks — Flacco, Pickett, Sanders, and Gabriel. So, subtle signs like this from key players matter in a competition expected to stretch deep into training camp.

In a room that still includes an experienced Super Bowl MVP and a former first-rounder, Shedeur isn’t just making throws. He’s making impressions.

And if day one of OTAs is any indication, the Sanders-to-Jeudy connection might be something Browns fans want to start paying attention to.