Deion Sanders was in a deep sea about the future of Colorado safety and his son, Shilo Sanders. While the mock drafts were predicting Shedeur to be a top pick, no one was talking about his elder brother. Shilo’s 2024 season, plagued by inconsistencies, injuries, and brutal moments during Colorado’s national spotlight, didn’t help. During the 2025 Draft in Green Bay, the biggest narrative was Shedeur falling to Day 3. Even head coaches like Sean Payton were surprised. Mel Kiper went on countless rants to show his surprise. However, the Colorado QB finally snagged his spot with the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round. And guess who rose above his own hell to let the good times roll! And who backs it up on her IG? It’s all about the Sanders fraternity.
Coach Prime, being a father, watched over both his sons’ futures in the pros but was left disappointed by how the league treated both of them. While you still have some excuse for Shilo Sanders, Shedeur not getting drafted on the first day was a major disappointment for the family. Shedeur might hold on to the ball a bit longer than usual, but he’s a beast when it comes to production and resilience. However, during the combine, his character and attitude fell under tight scrutiny. His decision not to throw at Indianapolis and his super-poised demeanor earned him the tag of being arrogant. Deion had been closely following the narrative and didn’t refrain from firing back at the critics. The unexpected early draft snub might be a smooth extension of that heat against the Sanders.
However, when Shedeur finally heard his name in the fifth round after crossing seas and hills, his brother, Shilo, didn’t let his frustration get in the way. The family burst into a raucous celebration. Shedeur shook his legs alongside his bro, Shilo, to get the best out of the iconic moment. Shilo-Shedeur, dancing to the perfect beat for a moment, made us forget that the other one is still undrafted. The dance went viral in seconds. People couldn’t unsee Shilo’s generosity to his brother’s success while waiting for his own moment. Quite a sight! Just when you think it’s just the bro code between the two, their sister, Deiondra, joined them, appreciating the brotherly narrative on her IG story.
This is a true representation of the Sanders family. While you often see the father and the sons indulging in some light leg-pulling and crazy jokes, Deiondra brings a perfect soothing energy to their freaky vibe. Deiondra, a social media influencer, a Buffs fan, and a new mom, has always been keen to track her brothers’ careers. She never shied away from chiming in when needed.
Sharing the post where they praised Shilo, the ideal big brother to Shedeur, Deiondra let the world know that she’s in the loop, too. She’s proud of Shilo’s big heart, as she’s for Shedeur’s success. However, finally, a professional feat, even if not that lofty, was added to Shilo’s sportsmanship post the draft day.
Shilo Sanders finally settled the dust to kick-start his NFL career
Shilo Sanders, the middle son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, didn’t leave his phone alone while closely scrutinizing the final picks of the seven-round draft on Saturday, hoping he’d get selected, as documented by his livestream on Twitch. However, after witnessing his brother’s early snub, Shilo had a jolt. He said the teams would punish him more if they could do this to his brother, who had better stats. Perhaps, after Shedeur’s move to the Browns, he found some rejuvenation.
His initial instinct didn’t lie. As the third day went by, Shilo still didn’t hear his name from any of the 32 teams. He was officially a free agent with more freedom to sign with any team he wanted. Finally, he chose to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What does Coach Prime have to say about the result? Is he mad? No, rather, he’s impressed by his sons’ mental tenacity to pass the hardest test.
“Both of y’all, you’re resilient,” Deion Sanders told his sons on Saturday. “They tested us on this draft,” Shilo replied. “They tested the whole family,” Deion Sanders said. “I’m thankful. Tampa’s a wonderful spot.” Expect a lot of drama ahead! All eyes are on the Sanders legacy, expanding its horizon through the NFL.
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