"But you know what," the elder Sanders said. "I don't think Shedeur would be the quarterback he is if he had that. Because now he really has to use the intellect and instinct and

Shedeur Sanders sat out just one college game, the final game of the season, at the request of his head coach and father, Deion. Otherwise, his college stats speak for themselves. Sanders is currently the No. 2 ranked quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft class, per ESPN NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid. Miami’s Cam Ward is ranked first.

Deion Sanders was one of the fastest and flashiest players in NFL history, but his son, Shedeur Sanders, is carving out his own path as a top quarterback

The NFL Hall of Famer turned Colorado Buffaloes head coach confirmed in an interview with the Dan Patrick Show on Friday that he already told multiple NFL teams not to draft his son Shedeur Sanders, who is in contention to be one of the top picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.

Deion Sanders was an all-time great athlete. His son Shedeur is a talented quarterback and first-round prospect for the 2025 NFL draft, but not the same kind of athlete his father was. And Deion says that's OK.

NFL Draft is still months away, but the conversation surrounding Shedeur Sanders has already taken off, thanks largely to his father, Deion Sanders.

Deion Sanders may not be prepared to coach his son in the NFL but that does not mean he won't exert a great deal of influence on his career. The former Cowboys star is bound and determined to make sure that Shedeur Sanders lands with the right team in the 2025 NFL Draft.