Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos safety Shilo Sanders (21) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Shilo Sanders Gives Team-Pleasing Answer To Toughest Tampa Bay Buccaneers Receiver

Originally posted on Colorado Buffaloes on SI
By Jack Carlough | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 1:59 PM ET

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders gave the correct response when asked to reveal the toughest wide receiver to practice against his new team.

During a recent Twitch stream, the former Colorado Buffaloes standout was quick to share his respect for six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans, who has been giving defensive backs fits since his NFL debut in 2014.

“Bro, y’all know Mike Evans over there, right?” Sanders responded. “Y’all know we practice against Mike Evans every day?”

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Fellow safety Antoine Winfield Jr. also shared some encouraging words on his rookie teammate. Similar to Evans, Winfield demands respect as an All-Pro talent entering his sixth season in Tampa.

"He plays hard," Winfield said of Shilo, per River Wells of Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI. "He works hard, he really wants to learn, and he just wants to improve his game. That's something that you admire from somebody coming in who wants to learn and actually play this game."

Shilo will look to continue turning heads when the Bucs kick off their 2025 preseason training camp next month. Tampa Bay's first preseason game comes against the Tennessee Titans on Aug. 9.

This article first appeared on Colorado Buffaloes on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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