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Shilo Sanders’ Buccaneers signing sparks reactions from former schools

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders was congratulated by Colorado and Jackson State — schools he played for with his brother Shedeur Sanders under his father, Deion Sanders — for signing with the Bucs.

River Wells

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos safety Shilo Sanders (21) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos safety Shilo Sanders (21) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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It's been a journey for new Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders.

Sanders has followed his dad, Deion Sanders, all around the college ranks. While initially separate at South Carolina, Shilo transferred to Jackson State with his brother, quarterback Shadeur Sanders, when Deion got the head coaching job there. After Shilo and Shedeur had some success there, Deion took a job with Colorado, and the two headed to Boulder to play football for him with the Buffaloes.

That path led Shilo to Tampa Bay, where he signed as an undrafted free agent. Throughout his college career, Shilo netted six interceptions, 13 passes defended and seven forced fumbles.

Once he signed with the Bucs, both Jackson State and Colorado congratulated him for the signing, showcasing the legacy he left behind alongside his brother Shedeur, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns.

Shilo will arrive in Tampa Bay for rookie minicamp a few weeks from now, beginning his battle to make Tampa Bay's final 53-man roster.

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River Wells
RIVER WELLS

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.

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