Deion Sanders’ Son Shedeur Given a Reality Check to Steer Challenging Inevitable Transition from College to NFL Without Coach Prime

Ever since Deion Sanders moved to Colorado to become the HC, his QB son Shedeur Sanders has been in the spotlight. The reason is partly because of his talent and partly because he is Coach Prime’s son. As someone who played all his games, except for one, with his father on the sidelines, Shedeur’s future at the next level is driving fans into a speculative frenzy.

But eventually, the son is going to leave the nest. Shedeur will have to go on and join the big leagues next year and the question that’s arising is if he’s ready to leave his father to be an NFL player. Join NFL analyst Brian Baldinger as he breaks down what the 21-year-old QB can expect when he shifts from college football to the pro level. 

Brian Baldinger breaks down the difference between college football and NFL

An interview with former NFL player and current NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger on the DNVR Sports YouTube channel uncovered an interesting take. When he was asked how the NFL teams would see Shedeur Sanders when he enters the 2025 NFL Draft, his response was straightforward, “The NFL game is so different than the college game. Everything from the talent level to the windows to the defenses to the coverages, it’s going to be so much more different.”

Baldinger went on to say that there isn’t much that can help even if a QB has the “bloodlines” of famous players or “someone in your corner” who can give a heads up. He said, “The quarterback position is a conundrum. We can’t get it figured out. We keep making mistakes at the top of the draft… It’s not about athletic ability or how fast you run. It’s about the position that’s just unique.” Shedeur Sanders may have a mentor in Tom Brady but would he fare well in the NFL without Coach Prime by his side? 

Speculating Shedeur Sanders’ run in the NFL without Coach Prime

Shedeur Sanders still has one more season to run with Coach Prime in college football. Starting from high school, the only time that he didn’t play with his father was at Jackson State when Deion Sanders was hospitalized. He said of that incident, “During the game, it just felt different. It felt like a piece was missing.”

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As he prepares for his run in the NFL, it will be interesting to see how Sanders navigates this new chapter of his career without his father’s direct guidance. Looking at his skills, he finished above average with 3,230 yards and 27 touchdowns, completing 69.3 percent of his passes despite a dismal team overall record of 4-8. His 2024 performance will contribute a lot in the deciding factor when he drafts for the NFL next year. 

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