The Sanders family’s media presence, anchored by his father, Deion, is impossible to ignore. While Shedeur’s play speaks for itself, the story surrounding his rise is filled with more than just Xs and Os. Deion’s larger-than-life persona, combined with the media empire that his family controls, has turned Shedeur into more than just a quarterback prospect. In a draft where every decision is scrutinized, NFL teams are now wrestling with the question: Is Shedeur Sanders a player to invest in, or is he the product of a brand that might come with unintended baggage?
And that’s a question his family doesn’t take lightly.
“We like to call that stuff out….I know who it is….You know what team—don’t make me pull behind the curtain and step in that thing. ..”. This was Deion Sanders, the father and head coach of the well-touted QB Shedeur threatening to ‘out’ the name of the coach who was spreading the rumors of Shedeur’s alleged arrogance. But he chose to take the “high road,” in his words. To be honest, that’s exactly how the whole Sanders family rolls. Direct, confident, never mincing words, and calling a spade a spade. And that’s exactly what Deion Jr. is also up to now.
Shedeur Sanders’ case is like the curious case of Benjamin Button. As time is passing, the drafts are slipping the QB way lower than not even the best of the analysts had expected. Mel Kiper Jr., the leading expert on draft predictions, had even said that the Giants and Browns should pick Travis Hunter first in the first round and later pick Shedeur, who would still be there later in the round or even at the start of the second round. That’s some pretty massive downgrade, right?
Well, this wasn’t it. In a recent video posted by Emmanuel Acho, a prominent voice on X on NFL discussions, and former NFL linebacker, shared a video making a case for Jaxson Dart being the actual QB2 behind Cam Ward. The video posted an analysis of a game film where Acho said, “Look at the ball placement, look at it, this is a Dart bomb touchdown.” The film shows Dart throwing an effortless deep ball into the end zone in a man-marking setup for a touchdown. The play is surely exceptional, but Acho went on to make the case of Dart being the QB2 by analyzing different game tapes. This was something which irked Shedeur’s elder brother, Deion Sanders Jr.
I was blind but now I see… https://t.co/2xhEut6tkT pic.twitter.com/J1nRSy5f5X
— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) April 22, 2025
Deion Jr. replied and reposted with a savage message, “I was blind, but now I see” with an emoji saying “shut the f— up“. The reply was crisp, to the point, and has fueled discussions on the internet. Deion Jr. has been a loyal family advocate and always defends his family, whether it’s Shedeur, Shilo, or Deiondra. His Instagram following of over 500,000 speaks to the level of influence the man has garnered in Boulder, Colorado.
Sanders Jr.’s influence might not show on the field, but the level of pull he has is surely notable when he’s on social media. He is also pivotal in managing and creating an image of the Buffs under Coach Prime as a program that recruits not just for playing, but also for building relationships. The eldest Sanders sibling also recently spoke on Shilo and criticized scouts for ‘wrongly’ keeping the time after Coach Prime challenged Shilo to run a 4.4, 40-yard dash. But now comes the real question: Do Acho’s words even matter?
Is Shedeur Sanders’ family focusing on irrelevant things?
When you look at Shedeur Sanders, which NFL player comes to mind? Well, Derek Carr of the New Orleans Saints is someone who resembles a fairly upgraded Shedeur. The resemblance, while not uncanny, still has some key aspects to consider. Sanders’ ball accuracy at 6632% in his college career resembles the guy, then there is anticipation.
Both players have good knowledge of, and both players’ sack susceptibility is something that remained a concern. Also, neither are Dual-threat QBs. Carr was also not a first-round pick, just as Shedeur Sanders is being widely demoted to. But that’s where the optimistic part comes.
Derek Carr was drafted in the second round and has still managed to make a name for himself. The career, which started in 2014, reflects the solid, hard work and improvement the player has put into himself. Signed a massive $150 million deal with the Saints in 2023, and before that, signed a $125 million deal with the Raiders. The verdict?
Well, the moral was the story was that as long as you have the ability to deliver and consistently improve yourself, first or second round doesn’t matter much. We have repeatedly seen first-round busts, and players like Tom Brady were picked in the sixth round and went on to become the greatest of all time. So, Shedeur and the Sanders family might need to focus on things they can control now, rather than giving heed to mindless banter.
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