Shilo Sanders

Shilo Sanders is an American football safety and the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.

Shilo Sanders is an American football safety and the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. He played college football for South Carolina, Jackson State, and Colorado, and later signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2025 before being released. He was born on February 9, 2000, in Dallas, Texas.

Early life and family

Shilo Sanders was born on February 9, 2000, in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in Texas. He is the son of Deion Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and the older brother of quarterback Shedeur Sanders. He attended Trinity Christian High School in Cedar Hill, Texas.

College football career

Sanders began his college football career at South Carolina, then transferred to Jackson State to play under his father, and later moved to Colorado. He played the safety position throughout his college career.

Professional career

After going undrafted in 2025, Sanders signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent. He was released during the preseason. In 2026, reports indicated that he had stepped away from training for professional football.

Personal life

Sanders is part of a prominent football family that includes his father Deion Sanders and his brother Shedeur Sanders. He has also attracted attention outside football through public appearances and media coverage.