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At Browns camp, Todd Monken called his meeting with Deion Sanders 'awesome,' with the two swapping career stories and Sanders offering insights into his son Shedeur’s quarterbacking. Monken said the discussion, part-coach, part-father, was helpful as Shedeur competes with Deshaun Watson for Cleveland’s starting job, though it’s not expected to change the race.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders says he’s back to his best after recovering from bladder cancer surgery and a frail season last year. He overhauled the staff and roster, bringing in Brennan Marion to run the offense and elevating Chris Marve on defense, with a focus on players he recruited and a culture of strong communication. Sanders believes Colorado now has the personnel to succeed in the Big 12 and beyond, highlights quarterback Julian Lewis as a key piece if he plays more consistently, and says he’s focused on the present, embracing the opportunity to mentor a team in turnaround mode.
Deion Sanders says he believes the Browns are building something strong and close to contending, praising star defender Myles Garrett and arguing he should not be traded. He also notes the team needs quarterback stability and suggests that stability could come from his son, Shedeur, while planning to talk with new coach Todd Monken about maximizing Shedeur’s development.
Deion Sanders says he and Shedeur chose not to hire an agent during the 2025 NFL draft because Shedeur was projected as a top pick and an agent’s commission wouldn’t have been worth it. He argues that going agent-free may have left Shedeur more exposed to misinformation and pre-draft criticism, while Shilo Sanders later hired an agent after going undrafted and earned a 53-man roster spot. Shedeur did start seven games last season and will now compete with Deshaun Watson for the Browns’ QB1; ultimately, his NFL fate will hinge on his talent and performance, not the agent.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he plans to travel to Cleveland to meet Browns coach Todd Monken to discuss how to maximize Shedeur Sanders’s development as a player, stressing the conversation is about coaching insights, not paternal guidance. The meeting date hasn’t been set due to a commercial shoot, and Sanders says Monken is a straight shooter who could offer value on Shedeur and other players as well.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft amid height and NFL-readiness questions, drawing public support from Deion Sanders (and his son) as he remains unsigned; he still has a path as an undrafted free agent and reportedly joined the Ravens’ rookie minicamp shortly after publication.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a 2025 Heisman finalist, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but received public backing from Deion Sanders on social media, with the Colorado coach urging him to stay strong and prove the doubters wrong after a standout college season.
Four-star quarterback Andre Adams from Tennessee committed to Colorado after taking late visits to Colorado and Kentucky; he cited the Buffaloes' underdog mentality, strong relationships, and Deion Sanders's authenticity, with the Boulder visit sealing the decision.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a car accident. A transfer from Bethune-Cookman, he played sparingly for the Buffaloes in 2024–25, appearing in two games in 2025 (debut vs Arizona and kickoff snaps vs West Virginia). Coach Deion Sanders publicly offered condolences. Ponder hailed from Florida, playing high school football at Carol City and Naples.
Colorado backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a single-vehicle crash in Boulder County early March 1; the driver lost control of a 2023 Tesla on Baseline Road, crossed guardrails, and struck an electrical pole before the car rolled. Ponder, a transfer from Bethune-Cookman who appeared in two games for Colorado in 2024–25, was confirmed by head coach Deion Sanders via social media. He would have been a junior in 2026.
Former Colorado star Christian Fauria says he won’t back Deion Sanders’ program after Colorado retired Shedeur Sanders’ No. 2 jersey, calling the move a vanity project and saying he tapped out in April 2025; he argues the program’s priorities and jersey-retirement standards have shifted since the 1990s, notes that Darian Hagan’s jersey hasn’t been retired, and emphasizes his stance isn’t personal toward Shedeur or his family, while Colorado’s 16-21 record under Prime and a 3-9 season in 2025 provide context.
Former Colorado tight end Christian Fauria says he has tapped out on backing Deion Sanders' Colorado program after the retirement of Shedeur Sanders' No. 2 jersey. He calls the move a vanity project driven by Sanders’ ego, though he still hopes Colorado wins. Fauria emphasizes he can root for Shedeur as a player but not for the jersey retirement, which he believes signals the program’s priorities. His son played at Colorado but transferred to Delaware. Colorado is 16-21 under Sanders, and Fauria suggests more wins are needed to maintain fan support.
Deion Sanders criticized the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process, calling for an upper tier of voters and questioning the current electors, while naming players like Darren Woodson, Asante Samuel and Fred Taylor as worthy; reforms are being discussed, but there’s no confirmed plan to change who votes yet.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his son Shedeur’s tumble to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL draft soured him on ever coaching in the NFL, despite Shedeur starting seven games for the Browns after a strong college career.
Browns head coach Todd Monken meets quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland and playfully recalls that Cleveland “tried to draft you last year,” a moment tied to Deion Sanders’ explanation of why Sanders’ family asked Ravens/Eagles to pass. The exchange underscores Sanders’ rising role and hints at his future leadership in Cleveland under Monken.