Deion Sanders’ legendary career spans across professional sports and now college football coaching, setting a high bar for his sons to follow.
While Shedeur Sanders appears poised for NFL success as a projected top-three pick in the 2025 draft, his brother Shilo’s path to the professional ranks has hit an unexpected hurdle.
The NFL’s recent release of its 329-player Scouting Combine list notably excluded Shilo, sparking discussions about his professional prospects.
The omission drew particular attention given his family’s football pedigree, though it hasn’t dampened his determination to prove himself.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Colorado’s safety Shilo Sanders was NOT invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. pic.twitter.com/tWAbLeriRp
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 13, 2025
Despite missing out on the Combine spotlight, Shilo still has opportunities ahead. His performance at last month’s Shrine Bowl, where he recorded six tackles and a pass breakup, demonstrated his capabilities.
The upcoming Colorado University Pro Day will offer another platform to showcase his skills to NFL scouts.
The news of Shilo’s NFL Combine exclusion triggered varied reactions across social media.
Some fans remained steadfast in their support, with one confidently declaring, “Who cares he will make a roster. Bookmark.”
Who cares he will make a roster.
Bookmark— Your Fav Sports Bettor’s Fav Sports Bettor (@FIVESTARINVEGAS) February 13, 2025
It’s crazy how much Shilo gets slept on
— Ain’t It Mane Content (@SayMane901) February 13, 2025
Fans even playfully noted with comments like “Deion won’t like this one 😂,”
Deion won’t like this one 😂
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) February 13, 2025
This should come as a shock to NO ONE
— Intrinsic (@intrinsicvalyou) February 13, 2025
Others took a more critical stance, noting his age as a factor: “Shilo Sanders is already 25. If he make it to the NFL he gone have to go the Undrafted Free Agent route.”
Shilo Sanders is already 25. If he make it to the NFL he gone have to go the Undrafted Free Agent route.
— Vada Fly (@Vada_Fly) February 13, 2025
Another fan suggested he might benefit from additional college experience: “This isn’t breaking news. Everybody knew he wasn’t that good dude. Needs to stay another year.”
This isn’t breaking news. Everybody knew he wasn’t that good dude. Needs to stay another year
— Ryne (@skibolightning) February 13, 2025
While Shilo prepares for his Pro Day, three of his Colorado Buffaloes teammates secured Combine invitations for the February 24 event in Indianapolis.
The group includes Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and wide receivers Jimmy Horn Jr. and LaJohntay Wester, who will join Shedeur Sanders in showcasing their talents to NFL teams.
