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Deion Sanders Jr. Makes Impressive Business Move After Shedeur's Draft Slide

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated May 23, 2025 12:49 PM ET

Deion Sanders Jr. aka Bucky has always been an innovator in many spaces. The unprecedented coverage of the Colorado Buffaloes Football via Well Off Media has put his work on the map. But he has found new ways to capitalize outside of capturing footage.

Shedeur Sanders' slide in the 2025 NFL Draft turned many heads with Bucky there for every moment. Now, he is making a statement with his brother's pick number. Bucky posted a new look hoodie with No. 144 on Instagram Thursday night. It would be a great touch to his existing collection of Well Off merchandise, including his father's famed Draft Day windbreaker.

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Shedeur Sanders won the Johnny Unitas award as the top quarterback in college football in 2024, when he was named first-team All-American by multiple publications and second-team by the AP. He was also the unanimous choice for the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and named first-team All-Big 12 by all the publications.

Outside of awards, Sanders is only one of two D1 quarterbacks to throw for 14,000 yards and owns over 100 school records including career passing touchdowns, passer rating and completing 70 percent of his career passes. Despite only playing two seasons at Colorado, he set or tied over 100 school records.

Sanders left Colorado by having his jersey number retired along with Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. He'll compete in a crowded QB room with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel for a position on the Cleveland Browns' roster.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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