Shedeur Sanders Biography 2024 Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Shedeur Deion Sanders born February 7, 2002 is an American football quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes. He started his college football career with the Jackson State Tigers, where he earned the Jerry Rice Award and Deacon Jones Trophy before transferring to Colorado in 2023. Sanders is the youngest son of Deion Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback and the head coach of the Buffaloes.

Shedeur Sanders Biography 2024

Born:February 7, 2002 (age 22)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)

Shedeur Sanders Early Life

Shedeur Sanders was born on February 7, 2002, in Tyler, Texas, to Deion and Pilar Sanders. His parents are divorced, and he has four siblings: Deiondra, Deion, Shilo, and Shelomi. He attended Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill, Texas, where his father, Deion Sanders, served as the offensive coordinator. During his senior year, Shedeur completed 251 of 366 pass attempts, accumulating 3,702 yards and 43 touchdowns. Rated as a four-star prospect, he initially committed to play college football at Florida Atlantic but later changed his commitment to Jackson State after his father became the head coach.

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Shedeur Sanders Bio

Category
Details
Full Name
Shedeur Deion Sanders
Date of Birth
February 7, 2002
Birthplace
Tyler, Texas
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight
215 lb (98 kg)
Position
Quarterback
Current Team
Colorado Buffaloes
College Career
Jackson State (2021–2022), Colorado (2023–present)

Shedeur Sanders High School Career

Year
Category
Details
2018–2020
High School
Trinity Christian, Cedar Hill, Texas
2020
Senior Year Stats
251-of-366 completions, 3,702 yards, 43 touchdowns
2020
High School Recognition
Rated four-star prospect

College Career at Jackson State

Year
Category
Years
2021
Freshman Stats
272 completions, 3,231 yards, 30 touchdowns
2021
Awards
Jerry Rice Award, SWAC Freshman of the Year
2021
SWAC Recognition
2nd-team All-SWAC
2022
Sophomore Stats
341 completions, 3,732 yards, 40 touchdowns
2022
SWAC Recognition
SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, Deacon Jones Trophy

Shedeur Sanders College Career at Colorado

Year
Category
Details
2023
Game Stats (TCU, 1st Game)
38-of-47 completions, 510 yards, 4 touchdowns
2023
Game Stats (Nebraska, 2nd Game)
393 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown
2023
Final Stats
3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns, 3 interceptions

Shedeur Sanders NIL Deals

Year
Company
Deal Details
2022
Gatorade
First HBCU player to sign an NIL deal
2022
Beats by Dre
NIL sponsorship with Beats by Dre
2024
Nike
First college football player to sign with Nike

Shedeur Sanders Personal Life

Category
Details
Father
Deion Sanders, Hall of Fame cornerback and coach
Brother
Shilo Sanders, defensive back for Colorado Buffaloes
NIL Activities
Signed deals with Gatorade, Beats by Dre, and Nike

Shedeur Sanders Season Overview

Year
Game 1 (North Dakota State)
Passing Yards
Touchdowns
Interceptions
Rushing TDs
2024
445 yards, 4 touchdowns
445 yards
4
1
0

Shedeur Sanders Career Passing Statistics

Season
Games Played
Pass Completions
Pass Attempts
Completion %
Passing Yards
Passing TDs
Passing INTs
2021
13
272
413
65.9%
3,231
30
8
2022
13
341
483
70.6%
3,732
40
6
2023
11
298
430
69.3%
3,230
27
3
2024
10
280
384
72.9%
3,222
27
7

Shedeur Sanders Career Rushing Statistics

Season
Games Played
Rushing Attempts
Rushing Yards
Rushing TDs
2021
13
103
−17
3
2022
13
85
173
6
2023
11
111
−77
4
2024
10
77
−11
4

Shedeur Sanders Career Records

Category
Record
Single-Game Passing
510 yards against TCU, 2023
Single-Season Passing
3,732 yards in 2022
Career Passing Yards
13,415 yards
Career Touchdowns
124 touchdowns

Shedeur Sanders Awards and Honors

Year
Award
Recognition
2021
Jerry Rice Award
Most outstanding freshman in FCS
2022
Deacon Jones Trophy
Best HBCU player
2022
SWAC Offensive Player of the Year
Best offensive player in the SWAC
2022
First-team All-SWAC
Top player in SWAC

Impact on NIL Deals

Year
Deal
Significance
2022
Gatorade
First HBCU player to sign with Gatorade
2022
Beats by Dre
Major endorsement from popular audio brand
2024
Nike
First college football player with Nike deal

Shedeur Sanders Football Milestones

Year
Milestone
Description
2021
SWAC Freshman of the Year
Recognized for top performance as a freshman
2022
SWAC Offensive Player of the Year
Led SWAC in offensive production
2023
Record-Setting Game vs TCU
Passed for 510 yards, setting school record

Shedeur Sanders Academic Achievements

Category
Details
Major
Sociology
College Career
Consistent academic performance while playing football

Shedeur Sanders Net Worth

Sanders’ NIL valuation comes in at $4.7 million.

Shedeur Sanders Summary

Shedeur Sanders football journey has been marked by exceptional performance, both at Jackson State and Colorado. From his remarkable freshman season, where he won the Jerry Rice Award, to his success at Colorado under his father’s guidance, Sanders has continually proven his skill as a top-tier quarterback. His accomplishments, including winning the Deacon Jones Trophy and setting numerous records, solidify his place as one of the standout athletes of his generation.

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