NFL Exec: 'I Hope for Shedeur' That Deion Sanders Doesn't Become His Pro HC

The concept of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders coaching his son, Shedeur, at the NFL level doesn't have unanimous approval.

"I hope for Shedeur that doesn't happen and he has to be his own man in his own career," an AFC executive said, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Adam Rittenberg.

Shedeur has started at quarterback under his father dating back to their days at Jackson State. Since the pair joined Colorado in 2022, they've both helped the school's impressive turnaround.

After finishing with a 1-11 record in the year prior to the coaching change, the Buffaloes finished 4-8 in their first season under Deion and currently sit at 9-3 during their 2024 campaign.

Shedeur is in the midst of another incredible year, completing 74.2 percent of his passes for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions. He's also added four scores on the ground.

The 22-year-old is expected to be playing on Sundays in the near future, as Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department projected him as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft during the latest mock of the top 10 selections.

Given Deion's strong start to his career patrolling the sidelines at Colorado, there has been speculation that he may receive interest from NFL teams in the midst of coaching changes.

While there is a possibility that he could reunite with his son on the professional stage, some executives aren't convinced that it's the right path for Shedeur.