Shilo and Shedeur Sanders have always been close, but a recent revelation from Shilo has shown how profound their brotherly relationship is, even as they battle the pressures of NFL existence. In a recent video on Instagram, Shilo opened up about how Shedeur tends to call him at 6 a.m. just to chat, laugh, and keep things grounded early in training camp.
Shilo Sanders Opens Up About Shedeur’s Early-Morning Calls
Whereas most fans expect rookies to worry about bonding with teammates or studying playbooks, the Sanders brothers are making family a top priority. And in an era of big contracts and bigger distractions, that kind of bond is rare—and refreshing.
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Shedeur Sanders, a projected first-round draft choice for the 2025 NFL Draft, is preparing in earnest for what will likely be the most pivotal year of his football career. Meanwhile, older brother Shilo is building his own career as a defensive player to watch. The two brothers are in different locker rooms but are in constant communication.
Shilo’s recent social media comments revealed just how often they talk.
“He’ll call me at like 6 a.m. every day. I’ll be like, bro, I’m sleeping!” Shilo joked.
Still, the older Sanders brother admitted he picks up every time, highlighting the mutual support system they’ve built growing up under Coach Prime’s watchful eye. Shilo even added that he ‘just wants some brotherly love’ during this hectic time, reminding fans that at the end of the day, it’s all about family.
The Sanders household has always been football and faith, but most of all, family. Deion Sanders, Colorado’s new head coach, has instilled discipline, accountability, and closeness in all his children. That culture is now playing out live, as Shilo and Shedeur lean on each other to get through life as rising stars in the NFL.
Fans swarmed into the comments section to celebrate the bond.
“This is what it’s about—love the energy from the Sanders boys,” one user noted.
Others shared this view, noting that amidst a cutthroat league like the NFL, the mind and love are what define the good and the great.
Even though he’s younger, his constant checking in is symptomatic of a nascent leadership quality that NFL scouts have been praising for a long time. His morning calls at the crack of dawn are not a joking affair—there’s staying humble, checking in, and bringing order to the storm of rookie life. Shilo observes that, too.
“He’s focused, and he’s always thinking ahead. That’s why I take calls,” he explained.
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This leadership, combined with elite-level talent, is precisely why so many think Shedeur Sanders has the potential to be one of the most influential quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
With the NFL preseason looming, both Sanders brothers are grinding hard on playbook prep and training. But if there’s one lesson to be taken from Shilo’s going viral comment, it’s this: family is still their trump card.
As Shedeur keeps on rising, and Shilo fights for his own moment in the sun, they’re proving that brotherhood is more than a slogan—it’s a mantra.
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