Coach Prime’s sons, Shilo and Shedeur Sanders, have turned up big in their final season with the Colorado Buffaloes, wrapping up the regular season with a solid 9-3 record. In their last game against Oklahoma State, the duo not only led the team to a dominant 52-0 victory but also silenced critics with standout performances.
While Shedeur, the starting QB for the Buffaloes, is projected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, Shilo’s path to the league isn’t as clear. Although he might not go as early, he has one unique trait that NFL teams should take note of when considering him.
Football Fans React to Shilo Sanders’ Hard-Hitting Reputation
Shilo may not have had the standout season he hoped for, with his stats dipping compared to 2023’s performance, largely due to missing three games after suffering a broken arm against Nebraska. However, his physical style of play hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Shilo Sanders could come into the NFL and be the league’s HARDEST hitter.
Sanders was born with 99 HIT POWER 😳 pic.twitter.com/hUjMnJHZh9
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) December 5, 2024
NFL Rookie Watch shared a video compilation of the safety’s hardest hits, calling him potentially the hardest hitter entering the NFL next season. The post read: “Shilo Sanders could come into the NFL and be the league’s HARDEST hitter. Sanders was born with 99 HIT POWER 😳”
Not everyone agrees, though. Football fans took to social media to voice their doubts, with some criticizing Shilo’s overall performance this season.
One fan said, “He is literally terrible 💀.”
While another wrote, “He’s awful at every other area of the game.”
Others chimed in, questioning his NFL potential, with one commenting, “Bro will be an undrafted free agent. He isn’t good.”
Other critiqued the video itself, with one fan stating, “He needs to wrap up.” Some even suggested, “He’d be flagged a lot.”
While another social media user claimed, “He will be on a practice squad at best.”
Sanders’ Colorado Stats and NFL Prospects
Despite the criticism, Sanders did have an impact this season. In nine games, he recorded 59 tackles, one sack, one pass defensed, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. Last season, in 11 games, he had 67 tackles, one interception, three passes defensed, and four forced fumbles. While his numbers took a hit, his hard-hitting style remains his standout trait.
As Sanders enters the 2025 NFL Draft, his performance suggests he could be a late-round pick. However, with one more game left in the season, as the Colorado Buffaloes prepare to take part in a bowl game (with the Alamo Bowl being a popular rumored destination), Shilo, alongside his brother Shedeur, will have another opportunity to shine.
This game could be a chance to attract the attention of NFL recruiters and prove he’s a solid fit for the professional league.
