Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, has had a lot to deal with in recent months. Last season, two of his sons, QB Shedeur Sanders and safety Shilo Sanders, played for Coach Prime’s Colorado Buffaloes. However, both are off to start their NFL careers. Shedeur was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Shilo signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
Furthermore, Deion Sanders has had some health struggles in recent months. Notably, he did not attend the Buffaloes’ annual summer football camps in early June because he was at his estate in Texas dealing with an unspecified health issue.
Fortunately for Sanders, he has had his eldest son, Deion Sanders Jr, by his side the whole way. Deion Jr. went to Texas with his father and stayed by his side until he returned to Colorado later in June. During a live stream while they were in Texas, Deion Jr. emphasized that he was staying with his father until he was ready to leave.
“He’ll tell y’all soon enough what he’s going through, what he went through,” Deion Sanders Jr. said. “When we get back to Boulder, I don’t know. I’m waiting until my dad leaves. When he leaves, then I’ll go. Until then, I’m going to sit here with him.”
On Saturday, Coach Prime, who is worth $60 million, took the time to thank his eldest son on Instagram.
“Every little step I take My son Deion Sanders Jr. has been there so we’ve decided to keep on stepping! Coach Prime coming to a stadium sold out soon,” Sanders wrote.
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Coach Prime Has Dealt With Several Health Issues in Recent Years
Coach Prime has dealt with many health issues in recent years. According to ESPN, he had two toes amputated in 2022 because of blood clot issues. He had dealt with blood clotting issues again in 2023, having surgery to relieve clots in both of his legs. This forced him to miss Pac-12 media day. Deion Sanders has not indicated if his recent health issues are related to his previous blood clot problems.
While Deion Sanders is dealing with health issues, he is still focused on being ready for the 2025 college football season. His squad will try to remain competitive despite losing two of its biggest stars to the NFL in Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders.
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