In thе high stakеs world of collеgiatе football, thе path to thе NFL is filled with obstaclеs, both physical and mеntal. Yеt, for Shilo Sandеrs, the standout safety of the Buffaloes, with aspirations for thе 2025 NFL Draft, thе journеy sееms fraught with uncеrtainty. Dеspitе bеing undеr thе watchful еyе of Coach Primе dad, Dеion Sandеrs, Shilo’s training consistеncy has comе undеr firе.

Notably, last week Shilo was called out by Coach Primе as he was rеpеatеdly slacking in his drills and was harshly asked to “Gеt out.” With thе Colorado Buffaloеs gеaring up for rеdеmption aftеr a disappointing sеason, thе prеssurе is on for playеrs to еxcеl. However, despite Coach Prime’s critique, Shilo still strugglеs to show improvement, and tеnsions risе oncе morе as hе facеs yеt anothеr public call out from coaching staff.

Shilo Sandеrs’ strugglе undеr scrutiny: A call to action

During a recent training session at the Colorado Buffaloes’ gym, Shilo Sanders found himself at the center of attention, not for his athletic abilities, but for his lackluster approach to workouts. He was caught on camera by Well Off Media, holding a Coke Zero in his hand during a post-workout moment, raising eyebrows among the coaching staff, including Maurice Sims and the Director of Football Sports Performance.

Initially addressing Sanders, Sims expressed pride in the young athlete’s efforts, stating, “We have a news alert, I am actually proud of this guy.” However, Sims quickly shifted his tone, highlighting Sanders’ inconsistency, stating, “But I didn’t have any complaints,okay, and on his work ethic today, that’s a wreck.” Despite receiving what seemed like praise, Sanders’ reaction was telling. When he attempted to hug Coach Sims, he was met with resistance and a sobering reminder from Sims: “Get off of me,  you know when you give compliments, that’s when people fall off.”

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Sanders, in turn, attempted to justify his efforts, outlining his workout plan for the day, but Sims emphasized the importance of dedication, cautioning, “Don’t come here if you’re not trying to work out or eat… You gotta eat.” Sanders, seemingly undeterred, asserted his commitment to improving, stating, “You know what coach… I actually have to do my Vertimax today.” However, his actions speak louder than words, as his failure to prioritize workouts and proper nutrition raises concerns about his readiness for the NFL draft.

Navigating thе shadow: Shilo Sandеrs’ quеst for NFL glory

Shilo Sanders is under a lot of pressure, and his famous father, Coach Prime, adds to it. Coach Prime is known for his high standards and perfectionism and has played a significant role in shaping the careers of his team, including Shilo’s. However, tensions have arisen as Sanders seeks to push Shilo to excel, leading to his ejection from a game against UCLA in the 2023 season.

Read more: “Shilo, Get Out”: Deion Sanders Lashes Out at Colorado’s Safety Over Lethargic Training Antics

Despite the challenges, Shilo remains determined to follow in his father’s footsteps and make his mark in the NFL. With the draft looming on the horizon, all eyes are on Sanders as he navigates the final stretch of his collegiate career. As he strives to overcome his biggest roadblock, his own inconsistency, Sanders faces a pivotal moment in his journey to the pros.

Amid the uncertainty, one thing is clear: the Sanders legacy looms large, and fans eagerly await the next chapter in the story of Shilo Sanders’ quest for NFL glory.

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