The speculation about Coach Deion Sanders’ future with the University of Colorado has been rampant, particularly in light of the possibility that his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, might make the leap to the NFL after the upcoming season.
However, in a candid interview with Joel Klatt, Coach Prime made it clear that his commitment to Colorado extends beyond his familial ties to the team.
“I’m a leader of men, not a follower of men. I’m a father, not a baby daddy. I lead my sons. I don’t follow my sons,” Sanders firmly stated. His words reflect a deep-seated philosophy about his role not only in his family but also within the broader context of his coaching career. “My sons, Travis [Hunter] included, are getting ready to migrate to the NFL. I’m not following them to the NFL,” he added, dispelling any notions that his tenure at Colorado was merely a stepping stone to follow his sons’ careers into the professional league.
Sanders, a Hall of Famer known as much for his charisma as his strategic acumen, emphasized the foundational role he plays in his sons’ lives and careers, delineating a clear distinction between their professional paths and his own coaching trajectory. “I paved the way for my babies. They’re not paving the way for me,” he elaborated, underlining his proactive, rather than reactive, approach to both parenting and coaching.
Looking to the future, Sanders expressed a robust vision for the Colorado Buffaloes, signaling his intentions to build a lasting legacy at the university. “So, I plan on being here and being dominant here, because they’re establishing something that we’re going to continue to build on for years to come. And I’m thankful that they’re establishing what they’re establishing,” he stated, projecting a long-term commitment to the program that transcends his sons’ collegiate careers.
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The potential of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter to be top 10 picks in the 2025 NFL draft is a testament to the caliber of talent that Coach Prime has cultivated at Colorado.
Despite a challenging end to the previous season, Sanders’ confidence in his team’s prospects remains unshaken.
He firmly believes that with the foundations laid and the strategies set, the Buffaloes are poised for success.
In essence, Deion Sanders’ interview with Joel Klatt not only reaffirmed his dedication to the University of Colorado but also highlighted his broader ambitions in the sport—ambitions that hinge on nurturing talent and forging a winning culture, rather than merely accompanying his sons to the next level of their athletic careers.
