Shedeur Sanders to start Preseason Opener on Friday. By: Shahid Evans

Photography Creditibility; David Richard

Shedeur Sanders is set to start the preseason opener this Friday against the Carolina Panthers.

Sanders was drafted in the fifth round as the 144^th overall pick. He has been competing in training camp behind Joe Flacco (resting), Kenny Pickett (out with a hamstring injury), and Dillion Gabriel (out with a hamstring injury),

Due to being behind Flacco, Pickett, and Gabriel on the depth chart, Sanders has not taken first-team reps with the team; instead, he has primarily worked with the fourth- team unit in the Browns’ offense.

During camp, Sanders completed 49 of 70 passes, achieving a 70% completion rate with 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. In comparison:

-Joe Flacco went 54 for 92, with a 58.7% completion rate, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.

-Kenny Pickett completed 23 of 34 passes, with a 67.6% completion rate, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception.

-Dillion Gabriel went 62 for 113, with a 54.9% completion rate, with 4 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.

In this matchup, Sanders will face the Carolina Panthers’ first-team offense and defense. Which includes Bryce Young at quarterback.

The Browns and Panthers will compete against each other on Friday at Bank of America Stadium, starting at 7 p.m. ET.