The Colorado Buffaloes‘ Shilo Sanders rejects claims the Folsom Field safety should abandon his NFL aspirations and follow in his brother Deion Sanders Jr.’s footsteps into videography, as he runs the risk of not being drafted in 2025.
This critique came after the 25-year-old son of Coach Prime was not invited to the NFL Combine, in what was his latest setback after a poor end to the 2024/25 NCAA season and uninspiring East-West Shrine Bowl showing.
As a result, some social media users suggested he should turn to a camera rather than continue chasing his football dreams but in a video shared on the Well Off Forever Instagram page, he laughed off the notion.
“Got a new camera,” Shilo said in the video. “Everybody’s like, ‘Time to pick up the camera!'” Shilo laughed, clearly amused by the suggestion. “‘Didn’t get invited to the combine? Tell him to pick up the camera like his brother!'”
His carefree attitude in the video suggested that he was not letting the comments affect him, almost laughing off his critics with a confidence that could rival any villain in a movie.
Shilo Sanders’ future: NFL or videography?
While Shilo is still holding onto his NFL dreams, his response to critics suggests he is open to exploring alternative career paths, should football not work out.
With videography being a profitable field, particularly in sports, it could be a smart move for the safety and while he was lighthearted about the situation, Shilo also pointed out that many might not fully understand the value of a career in videography today, especially in the sports world.
Teams are always in need of high-quality footage to showcase their players and to share engaging content online. In fact, his brother Deion Jr., who goes by “Bucky,” has found significant success in this field.
“If y’all know how much Bucky makes, y’all wouldn’t be saying that,” Shilo added. “Because that’s actually a solid career.”
Bucky has built a lucrative career in videography and social media, with an estimated net worth of $5 million, thanks to his involvement in his father’s business and his brand deals.
But the average salary for sports videographers is $64k annually, with potential for much more depending on success in social media and brand partnerships. So, while critics may have their opinions, Shilo’s future, both on and off the field, seems secure.
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