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Deion Sanders reveals he 'would consider' taking NFL head coaching job to coach sons

Barkley-Truaxby:Barkley Truax•01/08/25•

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Colorado HC Deion Sanders
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Shedeur and Shilo Sanders have played their final games in a Colorado uniform — but will it be the last time they’re coached by their father, Deion Sanders?

Rumors surrounding Coach Prime in the NFL have made the rounds throughout the season, which he’s shot down in the past. He appeared on Good Morning America on Wednesday morning, however, and was asked whether or not he’d ever make the jump to the NFL.

“The only way I would consider, is to coach my sons,” he told GMA. “Not son. Sons.”

It’s easier said than done getting his sons on the same team, as it’s not a given that his sons will be drafted to the same team. Shedeur Sanders, the No. 1 QB in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, isn’t expected to have to wait long to hear his name called this April.

It remains to be seen where Shilo Sanders will land, but he would need to be drafted to the same team as his younger brother for Coach Prime to consider making the jump.

Still, it doesn’t appear as though he’s ready to move on from college football just yet, especially after leading the Buffaloes to a 9-4 record and helping coach two-way star Travis Hunter to the Heisman Trophy.

“I love Colorado. Now, I love my Buffaloes. I love everything that we’re building,” he continued. “I love everything that we’re doing and I love Boulder, Colorado. I do.”

It will a bit of a change of pace for Coach Prime, as Shedeur Sanders had exclusively played his father dating back to his high school days at Trinity Christian (TX) beginning in 2017. Shedeur committed to his father at Jackson State out of high school and followed him to Colorado before playing two seasons for his father at the Division I level.

Before playing BYU in the Alamo Bowl, Coach Prime admitted that he wasn’t looking forward to coaching one final game with his sons on his roster. However, he believes he’s prepared them to tackle the next level without him by their side.

“I don’t look forward to it but I do because that means they’re going to another level, another chapter of life, and they’re going to soar,” Sanders said at the time. “I’m thankful that I feel we’ve equipped them with all the tools necessary to be successful.”