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Deion Sanders Defends Son's NFL Draft Slide Amid Cancer Battle
1 Aug
Summary
- Deion Sanders underwent bladder cancer surgery
- Shedeur Sanders was projected as a 1st-round pick but fell to 5th round
- Deion Sanders refutes claims of Shedeur's character issues
In the past few months, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has faced a challenging personal battle. On Monday, he revealed that he had undergone bladder removal surgery after being diagnosed with bladder cancer. However, this was not the only difficult situation Sanders had to deal with this offseason.
During a recent podcast appearance, Sanders spoke about the character defamation his son Shedeur faced leading up to the 2025 NFL draft. Shedeur was projected to be a first-round pick, but he ultimately was not selected until the fifth round when he was picked up by the Cleveland Browns. At the time, there were rumors circulating about Shedeur's character issues, which Sanders vehemently denies.
"Shedeur ain't never did nothing stupid like that. Never been no where unprepared," Sanders said, defending his son's character. He emphasized that Shedeur has always been a model athlete and student, with no prior character concerns over the past 20 years.
Despite the setback, Sanders has maintained a positive attitude towards Shedeur's opportunity with the Browns. Shedeur is currently competing for playing time alongside veteran quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel. While he was initially not getting reps with the first-team, Sanders has expressed confidence in his son's ability to seize the opportunity when it comes.
