Shedeur Sanders is one of the most followed rookies of recent memory. His fall in the 2025 NFL Draft shocked fans across the entire league. Now, the 23-year-old quarterback is in a tricky quarterback situation with the Cleveland Browns.
However, he is also dealing with some off-the field news regarding Deion Sanders’ ex wife.
Shedeur Sanders Gets A Direct Message From Deion Sanders’ Ex-Wife (Report)
A recent Instagram post by Pilar Sanders displays the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback as a person grounded in character, performance, and perseverance, as opposed to crumbling:
Selected at No. 144 overall, Shedeur has quickly shifted attention to his on-field potential and off-field actions.
Though he’s still contending for Cleveland‘s quarterback room hierarchy, comprising veterans Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur has wasted no time making a positive first impression
This past weekend, he turned heads in Cleveland yet again-this time at a youth football event run by NFL cornerback Justin Hardee Sr.
In a surprise visit, Shedeur engaged with camp attendees, sharing his signature “Watch Flex” celebration and letting his enthusiasm speak volumes.
That community gesture didn’t go unnoticed. Pilar Sanders took to Instagram to spotlight the moment and underline her son’s long-standing commitment: “Cuz it is what it is no matter what.
“Yes son! Our summers and home looked like this for so many years! People just don’t know.”
Despite a fraught family history, including Pilar and Deion Sanders‘s divorce in 2013, both parents were present when Shedeur watched the draft unfold.
Deion‘s visible disappointment as Shedeur slipped past earlier rounds, compounded by public discussion, confirmed one truth: they remain united for their son.
While Pilar and Deion, now widely known as “Coach Prime,” rarely interact in public-most noticeably separated during Colorado’s senior-day ceremonies-they intersect when their children are at stake.
The support during the draft and Pilar‘s recent Instagram message prove that for Shedeur-and his brother, Shilo, now with the Buccaneers-family is paramount.
Shedeur Sanders‘s plunge from projected first-round pick to a surprise fifth-round selection by the Cleveland Browns sent shockwaves through the NFL community.
But instead of crumbling, the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback has grounded himself in performance and character, a trajectory his mother, Pilar Sanders, celebrated in a recent Instagram post.
Selected at No. 144 overall, Shedeur has quickly shifted attention to his on-field potential and off-field actions.
Though he’s still contending for Cleveland‘s quarterback room hierarchy, comprising veterans Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur has wasted no time making a positive first impression.
This past weekend, he turned heads in Cleveland yet again-this time at a youth football event run by NFL cornerback Justin Hardee Sr.
In a surprise visit, Shedeur engaged with camp attendees, sharing his signature “Watch Flex” celebration and letting his enthusiasm speak volumes.
That community gesture didn’t go unnoticed. Pilar Sanders took to Instagram to spotlight the moment and underline her son’s long-standing commitment: “Cuz it is what it is no matter what.
“Yes son! Our summers and home looked like this for so many years! People just don’t know.”
A united front amid past turmoil
Despite a fraught family history, including Pilar and Deion Sanders‘s divorce in 2013, both parents were present when Shedeur watched the draft unfold.
Deion‘s visible disappointment as Shedeur slipped past earlier rounds, compounded by public discussion, confirmed one truth: they remain united for their son.
While Pilar and Deion, now widely known as “Coach Prime,” rarely interact in public-most noticeably separated during Colorado’s senior-day ceremonies-they intersect when their children are at stake.
The support during the draft and Pilar‘s recent Instagram message prove that for Shedeur-and his brother, Shilo, now with the Buccaneers-family is paramount.
Below the surface of draft-day drama lies a deeper story: a quarterback who refuses to let outside noise derail his journey. Shedeur emphasized the power of faith in his own development during Browns minicamp.
He identified spiritual growth as his greatest personal gain since arriving in Cleveland. Meanwhile, head coach Kevin Stefanski highlighted the rookie’s unwavering dedication and gradual progression:
“He keeps getting better every day,” Stefanski commented on Sanders‘s approach during offseason workouts.
Though he hasn’t yet seen first-string reps in OTAs-a deliberate move by the Browns to protect his learning and foster long-term growth, Shedeur continues to solidify his role in both the locker room and community.
His mentorship with veteran Joe Flacco and interactions with teammates like Pickett and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel add further texture to his maturation process.
At only 23 years old, Shedeur is more than just another prospect. He’s a quarterback with a cause-shaped by faith, determination, and a tight-knit family.
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