Shilo Sanders may be adjusting to life in the NFL, but his dad, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, is making sure his transition comes with a dose of discipline. During a recent phone call posted to X, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie defensive back called his father to talk about waking up early – one of the things most rookies struggle with.
Shilo seemed genuinely baffled about why he had to rise before the sun, jokingly recalling his father’s old routine.
“I used to have to get up at 6 a.m. to watch you eat hamburgers,” Shilo said with a laugh.
Deion Sanders didn’t hold back in his response.
“No, you are supposed to get up and start your day,” Coach Prime said. “Any man that sleeps after seven is not a man. You are a child. Promise you, you ain’t got nowhere to go and no responsibility… Women if your man sleeps past 7 a.m., leave him.”
Shilo couldn’t help but burst into laughter at the dramatic delivery. But while the comment sparked viral reactions online, it also carried a serious undertone: Coach Prime is dead serious about what it takes to be successful-and he expects his son to bring that same energy now that he’s entered the NFL.
Shilo’s NFL journey is only just beginning
For Shilo Sanders, the early mornings and intense preparation are part of the uphill battle ahead. As an undrafted free agent signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he enters the 2025 season without the security of a guaranteed roster spot.
Unlike his younger brother Shedeur, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns, Shilo must earn every inch through rookie minicamps, training camp, and the preseason.
And if anyone knows what it takes to beat the odds and carve out a Hall of Fame career, it’s Deion Sanders. The legendary defensive back not only coaches his sons with passion but also instills a mindset built on preparation, resilience, and personal accountability-starting with how you greet the day.
Shilo, who played college football across three programs-South Carolina, Jackson State, and Colorado-comes into the NFL with six years of experience. In his final year with the Buffaloes, he posted solid numbers: 67 total tackles, one sack, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.
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