Deion Sanders Jr Steps in as ‘Family’ For CU Athlete Who Mourned Personal Loss at NFL Combine

Coach Prime’s family has been the massive head-turner of this year’s NFL combine. It’s not something unforeseen, but they know how to make people talk. Starting with Shilo Sanders deciding to hold off drills for the pro day and Shilo Sanders practicing under the same NFL tools and equipment after missing out on a combine invite, the Colorado head coach never misses something unusual that blows up people’s minds and makes them groove over the news. But this time, the spotlight goes to the most underrated kid of the family, Deion Sanders Jr. Standout Colorado WR gives the unsung hero of the Buffs his flower in an IG story shoutout.

Deion Sanders and his children have always managed to contribute to sports in their own way. While Shilo and Shedeur work on the gridiron, the eldest of them all, Buckey (Deion Sanders Jr.), makes his presence known behind the scenes, ensuring every game and event of the team gets proper media exposure. Thanks to his start-up endeavor, Well Off Media. Through his work with Well Off Media, he has significantly increased the Colorado Buffaloes’ social media presence and crafted an individual brand identity for the program, enhancing their national prominence to a certain extent.

Coach Prime couldn’t be more proud of his eldest child running from one end to another end of the field, holding a camera in his hand and championing all the unique media coverage ideas for the team and beyond. Sanders said Buckey’s effort has changed the game completely for his team. Now, you might argue how much we should vouch for Coach Prime’s words of acknowledgment of his kids, as he always does that for all of his sons. But wait this time; it’s not just Deion Sanders hyping up his kid. Colorado Buffaloes’ wideout prodigy, LaJohntay Wester, took to his Instagram to let the world know how much Deion Sanders Jr. does behind the scenes and to make the participants feel like family. He posted a photo of Buckey recording his moves with the caption, ”Just wanted to shoutout my boi Bucky, appreciate everything, family.”

Wester isn’t exaggerating things at all. Deion Sanders Jr. has really been the strongest advocate of the Buffs players during the combine. When another wide receiver, Jimmy Horn Jr., lined up for his first 40-yard-dash attempt at Lucas Oil stadium and recovered a slow start in a refreshed attempt, Sanders Jr. wrote on his X, ”Jimmy still one of the fastest people there, he just doesn’t have the best technique or start.” And most agree with the fact that he’s fast.”

If this is not brotherhood, we don’t know what really is. However, coming to LaJohnTay Wester, he turned a lot of heads at combine with his stupendous performance in front of a rallied crowd. Wester showcased exceptional route-running skills and caught most of the passes thrown his way, dropping one during the popular gauntlet drill. However, he did it with a heavy heart that ached for his ancestors during a landmark day in his career.

LaJohntay Wester mourned his late grandmother’s absence on the Combine day

Wester spent one season at Colorado and developed into a standout prospect. He quickly turned into a favorite target of Buffs quarterback Shedeur Sanders and lived up to his mark, capping off the season with 74 catches for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. So, it was never a surprise that the kid dazzled the NFL community with his first glimpse at the combine day. But despite the good work, not being able to share the joy with your loved one is a real pain.

On March 1st, Colorado Buffaloes’ LaJohntay Wester took to Instagram, posting a first-person image of himself resting at Lucas Oil Stadium. The professional star receiver turned into a mushy kid, remembering his late grandmother: “LLGma wishes you could see how far I made it💯❤.” The post hit hard. Look, it wasn’t just about the Combine, the 40-yard dash, or draft stock—it was about the journey, the sacrifices, and the people who believed in him from day one. Ain’t no love stronger than grandma’s love.

Wester’s 4.46 left him 24th among wide receivers—not exactly a banger, but again—his game is much more about running in a straight line. If it was all about speed, track stars would be the standout NFL vets in history.