No longer ‘just Deion's son': Shilo Sanders breaks away from father's shadow as he starts a new chapter with the Buccaneers
For the first time in his football journey, Shilo Sanders is beginning a season free from the ever-present shadow of his legendary father, Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders. As he suits up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the upcoming 2025/26 NFL season, Shilo is relishing the independence that comes with carving out his own identity on the professional stage.
Shilo Sanders finally distances himself from Shedeur and Deion
Having previously played under his father at Jackson State and Colorado alongside his brother, Shedeur Sanders, the safety's path was always seen through a familial lens. But now, with that dynamic shifting, Shilo is embracing the space to define himself on his own terms.
'I love it,' Shilo expressed in a candid moment during a vlog on his YouTube channel. 'I was on my own when I went to South Carolina. I ain't even want to come back for holidays 'cuz I was so happy to be out.
I was so happy to be out of the house. Not having my family next to me is different, but it's not something that I haven't done before, so it's not that bad. I have my own stuff, so it's cool. It's cool just being on my own.'
Shilo Sanders Pulls Up to Tampa High School to Put In Work
This isn't just about distance; it's about growth. Shilo's journey to independence began years ago when he enrolled at the University of South Carolina, stepping out on his own for the first time. Although he eventually reunited with family at Jackson State and then Colorado, his early experience taught him the value of autonomy.
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In Tampa, Shilo sees a fresh start. There's no tension in his departure, only a desire to build his own name—one not defined by headlines or the weight of a football dynasty. The Buccaneers give him the right platform to do just that.
The team, under head coach Todd Bowles, finished the previous season with a respectable 10-7 record, clinching the NFC South despite mid-season setbacks like the injury to Chris Godwin. Though their playoff journey ended in a narrow 23-20 loss to the Washington Commanders in the Wild Card round, they showed promise.
Now, as Tampa prepares to open their 2025/26 campaign against the Atlanta Falcons on September 7 at Mercedes-Benz Arena, all eyes will be on how players like Shilo step up. For him, it's not just a new season—it's the start of a new story, one he's finally writing on his own.
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