In a family known for their extraordinary athleticism and charisma, it’s no surprise that Deion Sanders and his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, never miss a chance for some banter and poke fun at their old man. Recently, the trio left fans laughing with their trash talk over the legendary 40-yard dash times of “Coach Prime” himself.
Shedeur and Shilo Sanders Joke About the Legitimacy of Coach Prime’s Legendary 40-Yard Dash
The spotlight recently turned to the Sanders family’s banter when Shedeur and Shilo visited the Colorado Buffaloes training facility to gear up for the 2025 NFL Combine.
With strength coach Maurice Sims overseeing their prep, the brothers naturally found time to toss some jabs at their dad’s athletic legacy.
Shilo, poking fun at the lack of footage of Deion Sanders’ iconic 40-yard dash, quipped, “There’s no proof your daddy ran a 4.5.” The comment sparked a lively exchange as Shedeur defended the legendary speed of Coach Prime.
The back-and-forth escalated with both brothers humorously debating whether modern speed trackers would’ve recorded their dad’s dash as accurately as he claims.
Deion, never one to miss out on a chance to join the fun, uploaded the exchange to Instagram, writing, “Shilo said, has anybody seen #CoachPrime run his 40?” complete with laughing emojis. Fans were quick to chime in, with one of them saying, “I love how they talk junk about Prime. It is hilarious.”
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Another fan joined the fun, saying, “Well… we’ve all watched him jog punt returns back to the house so.. 🤷🏾♂️ we’re pretty sure he was fast.” One of the fans even made fun of Shilo’s manner of calling their father by saying, “Not your Daddy like they have different ones.”
The comments kept on pouring on, chiming into the innocent banter of two talented sons vs. their legendary father.
What Is the Story Behind Deion Sanders’ 40-Yard Dash?
While the debate rages in jest, Deion Sanders’ 40-yard dash at the 1989 NFL Combine remains the stuff of legend. Clocking in at a blazing 4.27 seconds, Sanders set a standard that still amazes football fans today. But here’s the twist: the timing was all done by hand, and no video footage has ever surfaced to settle the matter definitively.
According to stories, Deion didn’t just run the 40 — he turned it into a spectacle. He reportedly sprinted through the finish line, waved to the crowd, and vanished into the tunnel, leaving scouts in awe.
The Sanders family’s lighthearted banter over this mythical performance perfectly shows the challenges and humor of living up to such an iconic legacy. As Shedeur and Shilo gear up for their NFL careers, they’re proving they can balance the pressure with plenty of laughs — and perhaps a dash of their dad’s signature showmanship.
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