Shedeur sanders He was reported to have done a good job for students attending his former HBCU alma mater.
Or he?
A blog and social media claim that the former Jackson State and Colorado Quarterback is covering student loan debt for Jackson State Students.
The claim arose from an article Website good day.feji.ioSanders’ Foundation approved more than $500,000 in “outstanding student loan balances” for 2023 JSU graduates.
A post titled “Shedeur Sanders” quietly pays off student loan debt for the entire Jackson State class of 2023, “has not been confirmed to legitimate news sources or from Jackson State or the Sanders family.
A Cleveland Browns Fan Club Facebook Post received hundreds of interactions, with few reported gestures.
“Thank you. God bless you in all your endeavours,” wrote one commenter.
“He’s real,” she said. “God bless him very much.”
Did Shedeur Sanders pay off his student loan debt?
The Cleveland Browns Quarterback does not have to pay off his student loan debt for 2023, despite a blog post posted on Social Media by the Cleveland Browns Quarterback.
No credible media outlet – including ESPN, USA Today, the Clarion-Ledger or HBCU-centric sports publications – reported the story.
Searches of major stores and official Jackson State communications turned up no such donation.
No endorsement from Jackson State or Shedeur Sanders
An investigation into the confirmation of Shedeur Sanders social media Accounts reveal to declare the latest philanthropic initiative related to student loans. Jackson State University press releases and alumni communications also made no mention of the alleged $500,000 gift.
The absence of any record indicates that the viral claim is fabricated.
Sanders, the story claiming that 2023 student loans are shutting down the Jackson State Class of 2023 is unfounded. It originated from an unverified, uninformed blog and endorsement or coverage from verified media outlets. While Sanders is known for acts of genuine mentorship and giving, this claim is false.
This is how misinformation on social media – if left unchecked – can spread and so many people can be easily misled.
If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.