Shedeur Sanders' celebration explained: Hamilton mocks Browns QB with iconic gesture

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Shedeur Sanders watch celebration, explained: Kyle Hamilton trolls Browns rookie QB with iconic hand gesture image

TL;DR

  • Shedeur Sanders' signature celebration involves mimicking checking a watch after big plays.
  • This gesture, inspired by his love for watches, has been imitated by other athletes and celebrities.
  • Sanders once flexed a $70,000 diamond-encrusted Audemars Piguet watch after a game.
  • Kyle Hamilton notably used Sanders' own celebration against him after a sack.

Athletes gain renown through diverse means. Certain individuals' statistics alone define their legacy, whereas others adopt a distinctive celebratory gesture or movement that becomes their signature.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders initiated a straightforward celebration during his time at Colorado. Upon scoring or making a significant play, Sanders would extend his forearm, mimicking the gesture of checking a watch. 

Sanders discovered firsthand early in his career that his celebratory gesture could also be used to mock him, as demonstrated by Baltimore Ravens defender Kyle Hamilton when he tackled the Browns quarterback for the initial time in his professional career. 

Here is more on Sanders' iconic watch celebration. 

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Shedeur Sanders' watch celebration

Whenever Sanders would score a touchdown on the field or make a big play, he would hold up his wrist, pretendining to show a watch. That was exactly his intention because he is a watch aficionado. After beating Arizona State in a game in 2023, Sanders put on his watch, ran to the student section and flexed his $70,000 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15500 to the crowd. 

Although Sanders has stopped wearing a physical watch for the celebration, he still raises it during his festivities. 

Shedeur Sanders' celebratory clips

Sanders' celebratory move is a clever choice, as its accessibility has led to widespread imitation. Hamilton isn't the inaugural athlete to replicate this gesture, nor will he be the final one. 

Here are other athletes or celebrities that have done Sanders' celebration.

Chet Holmgren

Davante Adams

Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson

DJ Khaled

Tiffany Hayes

Shedeur Sanders

Rick Ross

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Shedeur Sanders net worth

Celebrity Net Worth reports Sanders' net worth at $4 million. Despite potentially earning significant NIL compensation during his college career, Sanders was a fifth-round NFL draft selection. His rookie NFL season earnings are projected to be just $955,548. Although his exact NIL earnings aren't public, it's probable he earned more during his two years at Colorado than he will as an NFL rookie, unless his contract is renegotiated. 

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