“Dealt With a Lot of Negativity”: Shedeur Sanders Shares Personal Challenges Following Coach Prime’s 2024 NFL Draft Statement

All eyes are fixed on the Colorado Buffaloes’ quarterback sensation, Shedeur Sanders for the upcoming Spring Season. Only a few stories captivate quite like that of Deion Sanders’ son.

With Coach Prime having high hopes for his son yet being speculative at the same time, it is now time for Shedeur to break the silence. In the latest interview, the quarterback peeled back the layers of his remarkable ascent as he navigated through the college landscape as he described his journey to the top.

As Shedeur faced the media in the press conference about the Buffaloes’ upcoming Spring season, he shared his tale about facing doubt about his ability to compete at the high level because of having a private school background. Shedeur further shared, “No, I’ve been seeing a light since day one since I’ve been in college overall. Since when I got to the platform and I came from a private school. So at the end of the day, I dealt with a lot of negativity a lot of hate a lot of everything I done”.

Reflecting on the past, however, the quarterback pointed out the remarkable absence of his former peers who embarked on a traditional path to enter professional football programs. But Shedeur remained undeterred: “All the other kids were going big you know power five and they went to Big 6A Texas 6A schools and stuff I don’t see those same kids around I don’t see them excelling in their programs and whatever they’re do doing. So I always been against the odds like in different ways.” This opens up the discussion about Coach Prime’s aspirations for his son in detail. 

Deion Sanders’ bold prediction about Shedeur

The Buffaloes HC has immense confidence in Shedeur. However, he stirred the pot with his comment, “He wouldn’t have been the first quarterback off the board. I think he had the ability but he probably would have been the second quarterback off the board.” Based on the speculation, it is believed that Caleb Williams, the USC quarterback, to be the first pick. 

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Deion Sanders’ statement traces back to Sanders’ tumultuous journey during his initial years. His comment has been based on facts, so much so that Shedeur, too, agreed with his father. As Shedeur appeared on a Super Bowl radio row, he stated, “Coming from an HBCU, coming to a Power Five [program], having real pressure on me. A lot of people don’t understand, that’s a lot more adversity than you think just even being the son of Deion Sanders.”

However, no matter what rough patch Shedeur had to overcome, he was determined to embark on the next chapter of his journey. Earning recognition from scouts and analysts alike, he is set to return to Colorado with the aim of making a greater comeback in the next season.  

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