Deion Sanders says Caleb Williams is 'phenomenal' but his son Shedeur 'ain’t no backseat rider'

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Deion Sanders said his son, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders, wants to be the best, whether that's on Saturdays or in the NFL.

Shedeur has gotten off to an impressive start this season, throwing for 1,251 yards and ten touchdowns in three games. 

But reigning Heisman trophy winner Caleb Williams would likely be the first selection in next year's draft.

Shedeur's father recently sat down with Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks and explained the Buffaloes quarterback is not interested in taking a backseat to Williams.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders between plays during the home opener against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Sept. 9, 2023, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo.  (Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Where Shedeur ultimately ends up being selected in an NFL Draft remains to be seen. But Deion Sanders did recently suggest neither of his two sons would be declaring for the 2024 draft.

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"But Shedeur don’t want to be two to nobody. He don’t get down like that. People are projecting him behind Caleb Williams. And Caleb Williams is phenomenal. But Shedeur ain’t no backseat rider. He drives his Maybach. He doesn’t have a driver in it — he drives it."

When he does decide to make the leap to the NFL, Shedeur will likely be a prospect teams consider drafting in the first round. Coach Prime also touched on the impact name, image and likeness has had on college football players as it relates to their decisions to go to the NFL.

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