As Shedeur Sanders prepares for the 2025 NFL Draft, his relationship with his father, Deion Sanders, has garnered significant attention. Coach Prime has been involved in the draft hype for months, offering insights into his son’s future. However, Shedeur Sanders made it clear that his father’s presence is purely a form of parental support.
Shedeur Sanders Against Criticism of His Father’s Involvement
Sanders has had his father by his side for his entire football journey, from high school to college. But as he eyes the NFL, he wants to make it clear that Coach Prime’s involvement in the draft process is not about steering the narrative but about being there for his son.
When questioned about the media frenzy surrounding his father’s opinions and predictions regarding potential NFL teams, Sanders remarked:
“I think every parent would want the best for their kid. The fact that he has the opportunity to do it for me, the best quarterback in the country, I think he’s supposed to do that.”
Deion Sanders has spent six seasons coaching Shedeur across high school and college, guiding him in every step of his development. Despite being thrust into the limelight due to his father’s fame, the younger Sanders has never wavered in his focus. His words reflect this philosophy:
“I didn’t know your parents wanting the best for you and being involved was a problem.”
Rather than feeling burdened by Coach Prime’s presence, Sanders sees it as unwavering support a parent should offer.
Sanders’ Decision To Sit Out Shrine Bowl Workouts
During the Shrine Bowl, a major pre-draft event, Sanders opted to sit out of the on-field workouts. This decision wasn’t based on injury concerns but was made at the advice of NFL teams holding top draft picks, including the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants.
The reasoning behind this choice was simple: protecting Sanders’ health and draft stock. These franchises, recognizing his potential, requested that he refrain from any unnecessary physical exertion.
Instead of focusing on drills, Sanders used the opportunity to strengthen his relationships with these teams during meetings.
Colorado made headlines last month when it announced that it had secured extensive insurance coverage for Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter as they prepared for the Alamo Bowl.
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The university’s decision to purchase additional permanent total disability (PTD) insurance highlighted the high value placed on Sanders as a potential NFL star.
Colorado took steps to protect its assets by securing $1 million in extra PTD coverage for Sanders and Hunter for the bowl game on top of the existing $20 million coverage for the year. The bowl game itself may have ended in a loss to BYU, but Sanders’ draft prospects remain as strong as ever.
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