Deion Sanders says he will intervene if the ‘wrong’ NFL team tries to sign son Shedeur

Deion Sanders is known for many things. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a former MLB player and the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. But Coach Prime is a father first and helps his son, the quarterback from Colorado Shedeur SandersNavigating the NFL Draft process is a big priority for him.

On Tuesday’s episode of FS1’s “Speak,” the Buffaloes coach was asked by co-host Keyshawn Johnson if he plans to participate if the “wrong organization” tries to draft his son, who is expected to be a top pick in 2025.

‘Yes, but I’m not going to do it in public. I do it privately,” Sanders replied.

Although Prime has coached his son throughout his college career at both Jackson State and Colorado, he plans to be a “father” leading up to the draft.

“I’m going to be a dad until the cows come home,” he told the co-host Michael Irvin during the job interview.

Sanders also revealed what kind of team he wants Shedeur to end up with, saying, “Someone who can handle the quarterback that he is. Someone who can handle understanding what he’s capable of.”

“Someone who has had success dealing with quarterbacks in the past or someone in an organization understands what they’re doing, and you’re not just throwing it out into the world (and) you don’t have the support in the team’s infrastructure.”

The younger Sanders began his college career at Jackson State (2021-2022) before transferring to Colorado in 2023. In his first season, he led the Buffaloes to a 3-0 start, but they finished just 4-8. Sanders finished the season with good stat lines – 3,230 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, four rushing touchdowns and three interceptions – although he was sacked an FBS-high 52 times in 11 games.

Sanders has opened as one of the favorites to be selected first overall in next year’s draft, throwing for 2,882 yards and 24 touchdowns so far in the Buffaloes’ 7-2 start.

When asked how his son has improved this year, Deion replied, “Well, he’s not running for his life, that’s number one.” Shedeur was fired at a lower level (28 times) in 2024.

As a high draft prospect, the 22-year-old could land with a team trying to rebuild. But Coach Prime is confident his son can thrive with the right fit.

“Forget the (offensive) line. He’s played with lines that haven’t been great, but he’s been able to do his thing,” Sanders said.

“This kid loves this game and he has an insatiable drive to win. I want someone to take him to the next level too,” Sanders concluded.

The Hall of Famer added that he plans to be in dad mode when it comes to his two-way star, WR/CB Travis Hunterwho is also expected to be a top pick.

Hunter, a Heisman hopefulreceived high praise from his coach during the interview, with the co-hosts calling him Sanders’ “other son.”

“When it comes to the Heisman award, I think it goes to the best player in college football,” Sanders said.

“Travis Hunter is not only the best offensive player in college football, he’s the best defensive player. He’s the best all-around player. If I put him on special teams, he’d be the best returner. He’s never tired. He never gives up.” “

Both Shedeur Sanders and Hunter will be in the NFL next season, but Deion Sanders isn’t expected to join them. When Irvin asked his former Cowboys teammate if he would be interested in coaching Dallas next year, Sanders laughed and quickly ended the conversation.

“I love where I am,” Sanders said as he showed the “Speak” hosts his view of Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.

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