One of the most popular players in the 2025 NFL Draft class is Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders, the brother of quarterback Shedeur Sanders and the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. With his name possibly called on Day 3 of the draft, fans should be getting used to the name that seemingly was overshadowed with the Buffaloes.
As he prepares to officially begin his professional career after playing his collegiate career with the Jackson State Tigers and the Buffaloes, let’s take a closer look at Shilo Sanders and discuss everything we need to know about his net worth and earnings.
What Is Shilo Sanders’ Salary and Net Worth?
Sanders is still available heading into the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft, which means his salary at the time of writing is still unknown. Nevertheless, he is not a first-rounder, so he will not have a fifth-year option and will be signed to a four-year contract if he is selected at any point in the NFL Draft.
Last year, Sanders filed for bankruptcy and revealed that he had a gross income of $193,713 in 2023 and $216,950 in 2022. According to the New York Times, John Darjean alleged that Sanders was worth more than the reported $320,000.
The bankruptcy came as Darjean alleged he was assaulted by a then-15-year-old Sanders due to a dispute at school. Darjean sued the Buffaloes safety multiple times as a result, and Sanders filed for bankruptcy as a result.
Sanders’ NIL Deals and Valuation
Even before entering the 2025 NFL Draft, Sanders has been able to make a significant amount of money with his NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals during his time at Colorado. He has a massive following on social media as he currently has one million followers on Instagram, 46.3K followers on X, and 401.9K followers on TikTok, establishing a massive brand on social media.
Below are the seven NIL deals that Sanders has had throughout his collegiate career:
- Porsche of Jackson
- Actively Black
- Oikos
- Tint My Ride
- EA Sports
- Starz
Having the NIL deals has also played a role in Sanders’ bankruptcy case, as he did not disclose those earnings in the $193,713 income that he listed for 2023. With the name value that Sanders has, do not be surprised to see him be part of more NIL deals outside of the collegiate sphere.
It’s possible that Sanders ends the day undrafted, but he is sure to sign on somewhere if that’s the case. And in the end, the Sanders’ name still holds weight at the NFL level.