Shedeur Sanders, considered one of the premier prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, has drawn projections as the potential No. 1 overall pick. Though Sanders has not officially declared for the draft, the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. ET may mark the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback’s final college game.
As the Buffaloes prepare to face the BYU Cougars, Sanders took a moment to reflect on his journey, expressing gratitude for what his time at Colorado has meant to him and what legacy he believes he has left in Boulder. It’s a fitting pause before stepping onto the field, where his next chapter—one filled with immense promise—awaits.
Sanders Reflects on Colorado Legacy
The Colorado quarterback sat with his father and head coach, Deion Sanders, on his weekly YouTube show, Coach Prime’s Playbook, hosted by CBS News Colorado’s sports anchor Romi Bean. During the sitdown, Bean asked the 22-year-old gunslinger what he believes his legacy as a “Buff” is in Colorado.
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“Legendary. That I was able to turn everything around, bringing Colorado back to the glory days. Throughout everything, I was myself and I gave it all I had”
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In true Sanders fashion, the Colorado quarterback answered clearly and concisely. “Legendary. I was able to turn everything around and bring Colorado back to its glory days.”
Bean continued and asked Sanders what he would like to leave Buffs nation with at the Alamo Bowl. “Throughout everything, I was myself, and I gave it all I had,” Sanders replied with a big smile while seated beside his Dad.
Colorado football was a program adrift, a shadow of its storied past when the senior Sanders took the reins as head coach in 2023. The team had stumbled through a 1-11 season before a 4-8 campaign in Sanders’ first season in Boulder.
But with Coach Prime came not only hope but transformation. He brought his son as the starting quarterback, and together, they redefined what was possible in Boulder.
Under Deion’s leadership, the Buffaloes soared to a 9-3 record this season, a remarkable turnaround. And at the heart of it all was Shedeur, whose arm and poise electrified the Big 12.
He led the conference in completion percentage (74.2%), passing yards (3,926), and touchdowns (35), cementing himself as one of college football’s most prolific passers.
But Shedeur’s journey doesn’t end in Boulder. As the 2025 NFL Draft looms, he stands as one of its brightest prospects. Many believe he and teammate Travis Hunter could make history, potentially being the first two players selected.
For now, Shedeur reflects the promise of what’s next while embodying the revival of a program once thought lost. Colorado isn’t just back—it’s surging forward, thanks to the Sanders family and a vision for greatness.
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