Trending Now - Deion Sanders Reveals Shedeur's Surprising Choice on Agent

WHO:

Newsweek - Deion Sanders is the head coach of Colorado and Shedeur Sanders is a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders is the father of Shedeur Sanders.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Shedeur Sanders did not have an agent before the 2025 NFL Draft.

NBC Sports - Shedeur Sanders was drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders expressed regret about not being able to help his son during the draft process, stating, “That was the first time in my life that I couldn’t fix it.”

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders mentioned that Shedeur's pre-draft perception was negatively impacted by false information.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The Cleveland media was mentioned as a source of negative comments about Shedeur Sanders.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders made a statement in January 2025 regarding his potential interest in coaching in the NFL, saying, “The only way I would consider [coaching in the NFL] is to coach my sons.”

WHY:

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders believed that not hiring an agent was justified because Shedeur was projected to be a first or second-round pick.

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders indicated that the perception of him potentially seeking an NFL head-coaching job may have influenced Shedeur's draft position.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Deion Sanders stated that they took the high road regarding negative comments and did not disclose the sources of the misinformation.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 04:17 UTC)

Deion Sanders, head coach of Colorado, expressed regret over not being able to assist his son, Shedeur Sanders, during the 2025 NFL Draft, where Shedeur was selected in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns without having an agent. Deion noted that negative comments from the Cleveland media and misinformation may have impacted Shedeur's draft perception, despite believing that not hiring an agent was justified since he was projected to be a first or second-round pick. Additionally, Deion mentioned in January 2025 that he would only consider coaching in the NFL if it meant coaching his sons.