The Sanders Family: Shedeur’s Rise to NFL Stardom and Shilo’s Viral Moment
The Sanders family is making waves in the football world, with Shedeur, the son of Deion Sanders, potentially being the first pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Deion, the former NFL player and current head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has put the program on the map. Shedeur’s brother, Shilo, is also making a name for himself, despite not being as highly touted as his siblings.
Shilo was recently at the Shrine Bowl, where he was given another chance to impress scouts. However, things didn’t go as planned, as several video clips of him getting beat went viral. When asked about the videos, Shilo compared himself to President Donald Trump, saying that people always try to paint him in a bad light, just like they do with Trump.
Despite the viral moment, Shilo had a better showing in the actual Shrine Bowl, finishing with five tackles and a pass breakup. He joined the Buffaloes along with his father and brother, who left Jackson State at the end of the 2022 season to head to Boulder. Shilo played in 10 games this past season, recording 67 tackles as a corner.
Shilo’s comments about being compared to Trump have sparked controversy, with some saying that he’s trying to deflect attention from his own performance. However, Shilo insists that he doesn’t let the negative comments affect him, and that he’s focused on what his coaches and family think.