The two former Colorado Buffaloes teammates sure are tight, but as they say, life throws its curveballs. And it did, and now the two sons of Deion Sanders find themselves in new cities with new teams. While Shedeur was picked by the Cleveland Browns, his brother went undrafted. However, in a recent turn of events, the 25-year-old safety signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But whatever the case may be, it appears that the brothers look out for each other, no matter what. How so, though?

You might have caught the 2025 NFL Draft drama that it was where no one expected the 23-year-old to slip as much as he did, but Shedeur is not one of the weak-spirited. When he wasn’t selected over and over again, his former teammate, Travis Hunter, dropped in with a quick FaceTime to comfort him. That must’ve helped, but Shedeur had plans of his own. He went on to rap for all those that showed up for him, while rocking a massive chain. But that was not all.

Then came the next day, and both the brothers engaged in a friendly match of Tennis. However, the twist? “Whoever wins this getting drafted first.” That’s some lighthearted and amazing stuff from the brothers, amid all the draft stress. And from the looks of it, not much has changed now, if the post-practice media appearance of Shilo is to be believed.

“He’s been calling me…” Shilo Sanders, his tone dripping with the kind of sibling sarcasm that’d make ‘The Fresh Prince’s’ Will and Carlton nod in solidarity. But behind the laugh? A truth as raw as a rookie’s first turf burn: Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is feeling the weight of Cleveland’s gray skies and its spotlight.

“He wants some brotherly love,” chuckled Shilo. Let’s not sugarcoat it: NFL rookies don’t usually FaceTime their siblings for pep talks. But Shedeur isn’t “usual.” After tumbling from a projected top-5 pick to No. 144—a fall steeper than Lamar Jackson’s 40-yard dash time—the kid’s clinging to family like a goal-line fumble. “We talk, actually,” Shilo grinned. “He’s been missing me… calls at 6 AM.” Cute? Absolutely.

But read the room: Cleveland’s QB room is a ‘Squid Game’ audition. Deshaun Watson’s the $230 million man, Joe Flacco’s the grizzled vet, and Shedeur? He’s the rookie scrubbing helmets, grinding to prove he’s more than Deion Sanders’ son. Yet here’s the twist: Shedeur’s not ducking the Prime Time shadow. He’s using it. In Colorado, he rewrote record books with 4,134 yards and 37 TDs in 2024—stats juicier than a Baker Mayfield comeback story.

Here’s the kicker: the Browns aren’t babysitting. GM Andrew Berry’s rolling the dice on Shedeur’s swagger, hoping he’s the next Dak Prescott (4th-round miracle) and not the next Johnny Manziel (5th-round meme). With $17.6 million in cap space and Watson’s $36.9 million hit looming, Cleveland’s betting on high reward. Shedeur’s answer? A $4.6 million rookie deal and a chip bigger than The Rock’s biceps.

When legacy meets lemonade: Shedeur Sanders’ grit vs. Deion’s ghost

But when the draft hate rained down? He didn’t flinch. “99% of the hate is on Pops,” Shedeur shrugged at minicamp. “I’m just his son, so that’s really why, and I told him that. … It’s the older generations that do it to me, not the young ones, because when I go in person, I don’t see any negativity, but it’s everywhere on the Internet.” Translation: He’s here to flip the script, one spiral at a time.

Let’s get poetic: Imagine carrying a name heavier than Derrick Henry’s stiff-arm. Deion Sanders isn’t just a Hall of Famer—he’s a human highlight reel who moonwalked into two Super Bowls. But Shedeur? He’s got the DNA and the receipts. At Jackson State, he tossed 40 TDs in 2022; at Colorado, he turned “Comeback Kid” into a brand. Still, the draft slide stung. “I told him it’s ‘cause of him,” Shedeur admitted.

But Cleveland’s no pity party. The Dawg Pound chews up egos for breakfast. So, Shedeur’s leaning into the underdog role is like Rocky sprinting up those Philly steps. At rookie camp, he’s QB4—behind Watson, Flacco, and 3rd-rounder Dillon Gabriel—but he’s treating reps like Super Bowl snaps. “Every lesson’s gold,” he said. And Shilo’s playing hype man, probably saying, ‘He’ll ball out. Just needs time—and my WiFi password.’

Shilo’s TikTok teasing and Shedeur’s 6 AM cries are reminders: Even legends’ kids get lonely. But in Cleveland, where Bernie Kosar’s ghost still haunts the Mistake by the Lake, Shedeur’s got a shot to turn his fate around. So, will he thrive? Time will tell. But one thing’s certain: with Shilo’s loyalty and his father’s DNA, Shedeur’s story’s just hitting Chapter 1. And in the NFL, every underdog gets a drive. 🏈