NFL legend Deion Sanders has a gem in his hand, and it’s none other than his son, Shedeur Sanders. The 22-year-old plays quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes and has been in stunning form this season. He’s considered a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and has been turning heads both on and off the field in the 2024 college football season.
Shedeur’s leadership style has been a hot topic in the college football landscape and has been a topic of debate. During Colorado’s win over Arizona in a heated sideline exchange with wide receiver Will Sheppard, Shedeur bluntly asked, “Are you in or not?”
When Sheppard replied, “I rolled my ankle,” Shedeur said, “Bi***, is you ready? Can you catch this go ball?”
WS: “I rolled My Ankle” @ShedeurSanders “Bihhhh is you ready? Can you catch this go ball? 🤣” pic.twitter.com/9BeIAUoIHG
— CU Buffs Family (@CUBuffsFamily) October 20, 2024
The clip went viral, with some praising Shedeur’s no-nonsense leadership and others questioning his approach. However, his dad and Colorado’s head coach quickly dismissed any drama. In an interview with Romi Bean, Deion played down the viral clip.
“He didn’t say it like that,” Deion said, brushing off the situation as a normal interaction between competitive athletes. The 57-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer then praised his son’s maturity and leadership.
“We call him grown because he’s always been mature. He sees things others don’t and pushes them to the next level.” [09:00]
Coach Prime believes that the bond Shedeur shares with his teammates, built over intense summer training, allows him to push their limits.
Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Projections Are Wild
NFL teams have been heavily interested in acquiring Shedeur’s services for the 2025 season, and his NFL Draft projections are all over the place. Scouts and analysts continue to rave about his potential as he leads the Buffaloes in the hunt for a Big 12 title.
The Buffs QB, who could have declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, chose to return to Boulder, Colo., to sharpen his skills — and it’s paying off. NFL teams like the New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans have already shown strong interest, with scouts flocking to Boulder to see Shedeur practicing on Tuesday, Oct 22.
🚨NEWS: #Giants assistant general manager Brandon Brown and multiple scouts born attendance for Colorado football practice today to watch QB Shedeur Sanders.
NYG front office has extensively been scouting quarterbacks, as they expected to pick at the top of the draft.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 23, 2024
Some analysts are projecting him to go as high as second overall. Teams like the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders could be eyeing Sanders as a franchise-changing quarterback.
Although he will attract competition from other elite prospects like Cam Ward and Jalen Milroe, Sanders’ combination of athleticism (courtesy of the family genes) and tough mentality has him on track to be a top QB selection.