Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Undrafted Shilo Sanders, Coach Praises Potential

Shedeur Sanders experienced a surprising slide in the 2025 NFL Draft, falling to the fifth round before being selected by the Cleveland Browns, a move that drew criticism from former President Donald Trump who called NFL owners "stupid." Meanwhile, Shedeur's brother Shilo Sanders signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent and has quickly impressed head coach Todd Bowles during rookie minicamp. Bowles praised Shilo's intelligence, vocal leadership, and grasp of the game from day one, emphasizing the importance of consistent playmaking in pads. Despite the pressure of being Deion Sanders' son, Shilo is determined to carve his own path in the NFL, bringing strong collegiate production and physicality to the safety position. Bowles acknowledged the unique dynamic of coaching a former player's son but remains focused on Shilo's development and earning a spot on the roster. The Sanders brothers' early NFL journeys highlight both the challenges and promise they face as they begin their professional careers.