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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Graduate Student |
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| Born: | February 9, 2000 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school | Trinity Christian High School |
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Shilo D. Sanders (born February 9, 2000) is an American football safety for the Colorado Buffaloes. He previously played for the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Jackson State Tigers. Sanders is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback and Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders.[1][2]
Early life and high school
Sanders' hometown is Canton, Texas and he attended Trinity Christian High School. In his high school career he recorded 24 tackles, one pass deflection, five interceptions, and a fumble recovery. Sanders also played on offense where he rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown, and hauled in 13 receptions for 199 yards and three touchdowns.[3] Sanders would decide to commit to play college football at the University of South Carolina over offers from 14 other schools.[4][5]
College career
South Carolina
In Sanders first season with the Gamecocks in 2019, he posted two tackles and a fumble recovery.[6] In week four of the 2020 season, Sanders had a breakout game making ten tackles in a win over Auburn.[7] Sanders finished the shortend 2020 season with 32 tackles with one going for a loss, and a pass deflection.[8] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Sanders announced that he had decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[9][10]
Jackson State
Sanders would decide to transfer to Jackson State to continue out his collegiate career.[11][12] In Sanders' first season with the Tigers in 2021 he notched 39 tackles, seven pass deflections, two forced fumble, and four interceptions which was tied for second in the SWAC.[13] For his performance on the season, Sanders was named Second Team All-SWAC.[14] In Sanders second season in 2022, he suffered an ACL injury which caused him to only play in seven games, where he recorded 20 tackles and an interception.[15] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Sanders would again enter the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in his career.[16][17]
Colorado
Sanders would decide to transfer to play out the rest of his career at Colorado.[18][19] In his debut, he tallied ten tackles and helped the Buffaloes upset #17 TCU.[20] In week three, Sanders had an 80 yard pick-six for Colorado's first score of the game and forced a fumble, helping Colorado beat their rival Colorado State.[21][22]
Personal life
Sanders' younger brother, Shedeur, played football at Jackson State with Shilo from 2021-2022. They transferred to Colorado to join their father.[23][24]
References
- ↑ Rittenberg, Adam. "Ex-JSU safety Shilo Sanders officially follows dad Deion, brother to CU". ABC News. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Suggs, David. "Deion Sanders family tree: Meet sons Shedeur, Shilo Sanders playing for dad at Colorado". Sporting News. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Shilo Sanders Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Bezjak, Lou. "Shilo Sanders, son of Hall of Famer, commits to South Carolina". The State. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Clark, Dave. "Deion Sanders' son, Shilo, commits to play football at South Carolina". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Shilo Sanders 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Thompson, Khari. "Which Jackson State player will be next NFL Draft pick under Deion Sanders in 2023?". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Shilo Sanders 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Clark, Dave. "Shilo Sanders, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and ex-Red Deion, enters transfer portal". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Rittenberg, Adam. "South Carolina Gamecocks DB Shilo Sanders in transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Milligan, Rashad. "Ex-Gamecock DB Shilo Sanders is headed to Jackson State to play for dad, Deion Sanders". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Shilo Sanders transferring to Jackson State University". WLBT. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Vessels, Chandler. "Shilo Sanders announces transfer commitment to Colorado". ON3.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Thompson, Khari. "Was Shedeur Sanders snubbed on the All-SWAC team? Deion Sanders responds". USA Today. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Keith, J.T. "Shilo Sanders is SWAC and will have a Jackson State degree to show for it". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Sallee, Barrett. "Shedeur, Shilo Sanders enter transfer portal after Deion Sanders' last game at Jackson State, per reports". CBS Sports. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Newsome, Langston. "Shedeur Sanders, Shilo Sanders enter transfer portal following Celebration Bowl". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Reyes, Lorenzo. "All in the family! Shilo Sanders joins dad Deion, brother The Shedeur at Colorado". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Chavkin, Daniel. "Shilo Sanders Announces Transfer from Jackson State to Colorado". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Scott, Jelani. "Shilo Sanders, Deion's Elder Son, Had His Own Big Game in Colorado Debut". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ Baugh, Peter. "Deion Sanders' Colorado football team remains undefeated but loses Travis Hunter to injury". The Athletic. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ McDaniel, Mike. "Shilo Sanders Evokes Father Deion With High-Stepping Pick-Six". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Deion Sanders was there to see his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, deliver for Jackson State football". The Clarion-Ledger. November 14, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
- ↑ Jeyarajah, Shehan (28 May 2023). "Shilo Sanders transfers to Colorado: Ex-Jackson State DB reunites with father Deion, brother Shedeur". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 17 September 2023.