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Deion Sanders Jr. One-Word Reaction To Brothers’ Dazzling OTA Performances

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Tristan Afshar | Last updated May 29, 2025 1:19 PM ET

They took the long road here — but it’s starting to pay off.

Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, sons of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, are turning heads at NFL OTAs after both faced uncertain paths to get their shot at the league.

Despite the media hype and high expectations, both brothers had to wait to hear their names called. Shilo went undrafted. Shedeur didn’t go until Day 3 of the draft. But neither let it shake their belief.

Instead, both have used their first NFL opportunities to prove they belong — and their performances this week at OTAs are backing that up.

Shilo Sanders is now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he’s shown early flashes of his physical style at safety.

Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders, now a Cleveland Browns quarterback, is already making headlines. On Tuesday, he reportedly went 7-for-9 with three touchdowns and zero interceptions during red zone drills. For a rookie in his first live reps, that’s no small statement.

Their father, Deion Sanders, posted the moment on Instagram — highlight clips of both sons at work, with Shedeur’s stat line saved for the final photo.

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But it was Deion Sanders Jr. who said what everyone was thinking. The eldest brother commented on the post with one word: “Legendary.”

It’s the kind of support that’s come to define the Sanders family brand—tight-knit, proud, and never short on belief. Deion Jr., who’s carved out his own path as a media producer and rapper, has long celebrated his brothers’ milestones. And now, with both Shilo and Shedeur getting early praise in NFL camps, his one-word post says everything.

Legendary, indeed.

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

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