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In an interview with Taylor Rooks on Bleacher Report, Deion Sanders shed light on the possibility of his sons, quarterback Shedeur and Safety Shilo, making the leap to the NFL.
Sanders emphasized that the idea is purely hypothetical at this stage during the interview.
Sanders stated, “You’ve gotta understand now, you know that we’re never caught off-guard by anything. Daddy’s been around the block a couple of times, so we’ve discussed every possible scenario that can be had with all three of my sons. So we’ve talked about everything. There’s no surprises under the sun for us.”
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Sanders stressed that the decision to turn pro goes beyond on-field performance, encompassing factors such as team dynamics, position, and draft round projections.
He pointed out that in the current landscape of college football with NIL opportunities, players can earn significant income.
Sanders also added that Shedeur, in particular, aspires to be a top prospect rather than taking a backseat to someone, even in reference to projected No. 1 pick Caleb Williams.
“It’s about a whole lot of other things, teams, position, round projection, all of that plays a role. Because now with NIL and who they are, shoot, you can make just as much money here (college) as you can there (NFL) unless you’re one of the first five picks.”
Sanders continued: “But Shedeur don’t want to be two to nobody. He don’t get down like that. So you know people projecting him behind Caleb Williams. But Shedeur ain’t no backseat rider. He drives his Maybach. He doesn’t have a driver in it; he drives it,”.
Shedeur Sanders himself has already become a topic of discussion as a potential high pick in an NFL Draft. This raises questions about whether his son should join him to continue playing in Boulder.
The future of Sanders’ sons in the NFL remains uncertain, but their father’s guidance and wisdom are sure to play a significant role in their decision-making process.