Deion Sanders Won't Follow Shedeur, Shilo to NFL, Reiterates Commitment to Colorado
April 27, 2024
Though his kids could move on to the next level after the 2024 college football season, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders will remain with the Buffaloes and won't follow his kids into the NFL, per ESPN's Andrea Adelson.
"I tell them the truth," Sanders said. "I tell them I'm a father, not a baby daddy. I don't follow my kids. I pave roads for my kids. I build generational wealth for my kids. I lead my kids. I don't follow my kids. So I do not plan on following my kids to the NFL. I have work to do here.
"I absolutely love it here, and I would never think a young brother from the South would really love it in this part of the country but I really do. ... The fan base that we have here ... I just want to really bless you with a tremendously successful team. I really do. That's my heart."
Two of Sanders' sons, Shedeur and Shilo, will suit up for their second season with the Buffaloes and will be looking to raise their draft stock.
Shedeur likely has the best chance to be a high draft pick in 2025. The quarterback had 3,320 passing yards, 27 touchdowns and just three interceptions in 2023 and is already the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in next year's draft.
If Shedeur can put up big numbers next season, he could hear his name called very early.
Shilo also had a strong showing in 2023 and could wind up going early in next year's draft. The safety had 67 tackles, three passes deflected, four forced fumbles and an interception last season.
Sanders' commitment comes as Colorado looks for a turnaround season in 2024. The Buffaloes had a shaky 4-8 season in the first year of the Deion era and are hoping for more success this year.
Colorado will bring back key returners like Shedeur, Shilo and two-way star Travis Hunter, which could go along way in improving. If they aren't able to turn things around this year, the Buffaloes at least have a long-term commitment from Sanders.