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NFL Makes Decision on Deion Sanders' Son

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Andrew McCarty | Last updated Feb 13, 2025 11:35 AM ET

Ahead of the Super Bowl, Colorado coach Deion Sanders revealed what his family's plans are for the 2025 NFL draft.

With sons Shedeur, likely one of the top quarterbacks off the board, and Shilo, a potential late round pick as a defensive back, off to the league, the Sanders family won't be attending the draft. Instead, they'll watch it from home in Colorado.

"Colorado. We bringing the draft to us. I wanna do it in the gym. I wanna pack it with the students," Deion said. "Have an elaborate living room-type set on the floor that me and my son and all his loved ones that could be at, and we wanna enjoy with his teammates and the school. So, they're gonna have to cut away and come to us when he gets picked."

On Thursday afternoon the NFL officially announced the full list of prospects that were invited to compete in the combine kicking off later this month. With the combine drawing near, the league did not invite Shilo to the event.

Colorado safety Shilo Sanders among players not invited to the Combine.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 13, 2025

In an interview before the Super Bowl, the Colorado coach admitted he's not focused on a specific team drafting his quarterback son.

"Nah, not really," he said. "I'm just open. I trust God so much. Wherever he goes, I think he belongs to wherever he goes. But, we're excited. We're excited for Shilo, as well. We all know that. ... But, it's gonna be a great moment because I've sat in all the seats.

"So, this is my last time sitting in that seat. I've never sat in the seat as a parent with a kid that's getting drafted, my son. I've been the kid, the coach, and now being the parent. It's gonna be good."

While Shilo didn't get an invite, Shedeur was one of 15 quarterbacks invited to the combine.

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

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