A Georgia man filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL for “unfairly conspiring” to sabotage Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Shedeur was projected to be the No. 1 pick overall in the Draft last month.
But in a historic slide, the former Colorado quarterback dropped out of the 1st round and remained on the draft board through 5 rounds. The Cleveland Browns eventually selected Shedeur with the No. 144 pick.
In the lawsuit, John Doe accused the NFL of causing “emotional distress and trauma” and “psychological harm as a fan” by conspiring to sabotage his favorite player’s chances of getting drafted early.
John Doe also accused the NFL of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Civil Rights Act as Shedeur’s slide was “influenced by racial discrimination.”
“The NFL’s actions and the dissemination of slanderous statements have caused severe emotional distress and trauma to the Plaintiff, resulting in frustration, disappointment, and psychological harm as a fan,” the lawsuit reads.
“Plaintiff requests that the Court consider this complaint and take appropriate action to address the intentional emotional distress and trauma suffered as a result of the NFL’s collusive practices and the harmful statements made regarding Shedeur Sanders.”
Insiders report that NFL owners and coaches were annoyed by Shedeur’s arrogance during pre-draft interviews.
Shedeur reportedly told one NFL coach, “Maybe I’m not the guy for you.”
The NFL is expected to spend at least $1 million on legal fees fighting the lawsuit in court if the case is not dismissed.
