Deion Sanders is known for many things. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a former MLB player and head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. But Coach Prime is first and foremost a father and helps his son, Colorado’s quarterback. Shedeur SandersNavigating the NFL Draft process is a big priority for him.

On Tuesday’s episode of FS1’s “Speak,” the buffaloes The co-host asked the coach. Keyshawn Johnson whether he plans to get involved if the “wrong organization” tries to recruit his son, who is expected to be a top pick in 2025.

“Yes, but I won’t do it publicly. I’ll do it privately,” Sanders responded.

Although Prime has coached his son throughout his college career at both Jackson State and Colorado, he plans to be “dad” in the lead-up to the draft.

“I’m going to be a dad until the cows come home,” he told the co-host. michael irvin during the interview.

Sanders also revealed what kind of team he wants Shedeur to end up with, saying: “Someone who can handle the quarterback that he is. Someone who can understand what he’s capable of.

“Someone who has had success in the past managing quarterbacks or someone in an organization understands what they’re doing, not just throwing you out into the world (and) you don’t have the support in the team infrastructure.”

The younger Sanders began his college career at Jackson State (2021-2022) before transferring to Colorado in 2023. In his first season, he led the Buffaloes to a 3-0 start, but they finished just 4-8. Sanders finished the season with a good stat line: 3,230 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, four rushing touchdowns and three interceptions, although he was sacked an FBS-high 52 times in 11 games.

Sanders has opened as one of the favorites to be picked first in next year’s draft, throwing for 2,882 yards and 24 touchdowns so far during the Buffaloes’ 7-2 start.

When asked how his son has improved this year, Deion responded, “Well, he’s not running to save his life, that’s number one.” Shedeur has been fired at a lower rate (28 times) in 2024.

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As a high draft prospect, the 22-year-old could land on a team that is trying to rebuild. But Coach Prime is convinced his son can thrive with the right fit.

“Forget the (offensive) line. He’s played with lines that haven’t been very good, but he’s been able to do his thing,” Sanders said.

“This kid loves this game and has an insatiable appetite to win, and I want someone to be able to push him to the next level too,” Sanders concluded.

The Hall of Famer added that he plans to be in dad mode when it comes to his two-way star WR/CB. travis hunterwho is also expected to be one of the best options.

Hunter, a Heisman contenderHe received high praise from his coach during the interview and was dubbed Sanders’ “other son” by the co-hosts.

“When it comes to the Heisman Award, I think it’s supposed to go to the best player in college football,” Sanders said.

“Travis Hunter is not only the best offensive player in college football, he is the best defensive player. He is the best all-around player. If I put him on special teams, he would be the best returner. He never gets tired. He never gives up.”

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Both Shedeur Sanders and Hunter will play in the NFL next season, but Deion Sanders does not plan to join them. When Irvin asked his former Cowboys teammate if he had any interest in coaching Dallas next year, Sanders laughed and quickly shut down the conversation.

“I love where I am,” Sanders said, as he showed the “Speak” hosts his view of Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado.

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