Shedeur & Shilo Sanders Celebrate 2025 NFL Draft Triumph
- Aaris Grant
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Won't He Do It! After several days of shock and uncertainty, Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders celebrated being drafted into the NFL.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was expecting to "watch God show out" on the first night of the 2025 NFL Draft. His son, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, was a projected 1st-round draft pick, and family and friends were left shocked when he was not initially selected.
While waiting to hear Shedeur's name called, Shilo Sanders lovingly joked, "See bro, I don't even know what they gonna do with me bro, because they're doing you like this".
Social media commenters speculated that it was an intentional act to send a message, given the recent controversy about his father's influence on Shedeur's football career.
Due to his experience in the NFL and impressive track record, Coach Prime has been very vocal about his plans to guide the career of the 23-year-old athlete. It is speculated that he had a strong influence on the university's decision to retire Shedeur's college jersey, which some feel was a premature move.
Others feel that the turn of events could ultimately be a good thing. Similar to Hall of Fame member Tom Brady, who was a 6th round pick, Sanders would eventually be selected and prove himself on the field.
And they were right.
Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 5th round as the 144th pick. Shilo Sanders signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
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Faith in the Storm
Fans were relieved to learn the fate of the athletes. But what stood out the most was the entire family's demeanor during the process. Although critics questioned his confidence during the draft, many believe that Shedeur's reaction to finally being selected as a 6th-round pick is a testament to his good character.
He was just as excited and thankful to hear his name called at 144th as he would've been if it were called 1st.
Coach Prime and his sons shared messages on their social media platforms that affirmed their faith in God. They never appeared to be distraught, angry, or sad — emotions that many onlookers were feeling, fearing that Shedeur would be overlooked and unable to return to college football.
Shedeur Sanders & Shilo Sanders Give God Praise
After learning the news, their father tweeted, "Thank you, Jesus." The entire family celebrated and clapped to church praise break music while livestreaming on Twitch.
This story is a beautiful reminder that God can still bless the unexpected. In the words of Coach Prime, "God will continue to take us to where we need to be and where He wants us to go. We've already won."
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