Shilo Sanders Draws Love From Bucs GM
August 5th, 2025
The most popular undrafted free agent rookie in a Bucs training camp Joe can remember is on the roster now. That’s safety Shilo Sanders, Deion Sanders’ 25-year-old son.
He’s a YouTube and social media star after six college seasons spent at South Carolina, Jackson State and Colorado, playing for his dad at the latter two stops.
As a Bucs player, Sanders might need a miracle to make the 53-man roster, but probably not as much of a miracle as Kurt Warner’s receiver son Kade did in Bucs camp in 2023.
Sanders has drawn the attention of Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht, who talked to The Pat And Aaron Show today on WDAE radio about Sanders.
“He does do all the right things,” Licht said “He’s just been an awesome kid around the facility. First one in. Very, very respectful of everybody, not just his coaches but, you know, people working in all aspects of the organization. Great kid. Rooting for him.
“He’s got a way about him with the camera. I think he’s going to be making a lot money at some point, whenever football is over for him, doing his deal on YouTube.”
It’ll be a big preseason for Sanders. If he puts up solid film and can play special teams, then he’ll probably have a strong shot at the Bucs’ practice squad, or another team’s roster. Without injuries, though, don’t count on Sanders making the 53-man cut.
August 5th, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Oh yeah, I remember him!
August 5th, 2025 at 3:14 pm
Bucs Safeties,
Antoine Winfield
Tyrek Smith
Christian Izien
Kaevon Merriweather/ JJ Roberts
I don’t know who will win between Merriweather and Roberts
But the loser will probably go to the PS with Rashad Wisdom
I’m not sure about Shiloh Sanders
But these are my personal predictions
August 5th, 2025 at 3:16 pm
He sounds so opposite than his arrogant brother, Shedeur Sanders.
August 5th, 2025 at 3:35 pm
Hey Joe are these JLs words (If he puts up solid film and can play special teams, then he’ll probably have a strong shot at the Bucs’ practice squad, or another team’s roster. Without injuries, though, don’t count on Sanders making the 53-man cut) or yours
August 5th, 2025 at 3:41 pm
LakelandBuc Says:
Bucs Safeties,
Antoine Winfield
Tyrek Smith
Christian Izien
Kaevon Merriweather/ JJ Roberts
^^^^^^^
I didn’t realize how deep the Bucs were at S. I’ve heard JJ Roberts is crushing it. Shilo’s not cracking that lineup.
August 5th, 2025 at 3:42 pm
El hefe:
Special teams is key. Joe had a GM tell him once that if a guy is on the roster and he’s not starting, he better be able to play special teams. That a guy on the roster who doesn’t start and doesn’t play special teams is an endangered species.
August 5th, 2025 at 3:50 pm
I’m sure the marketing department wants him to make the 53.
August 5th, 2025 at 4:36 pm
We’ve got 2 gunner positions up for grabs. That’s the best path to a roster spot whether it’s Sanders, Roberts or the big rangy CB from Ohio whose name is escaping me right now.
Either way, none of those guys are going to take Izien or Merriweather spots in my opinion. Those are our best options for actual safety play if disaster should strike. Wouldn’t be suprised to see Izien get some snaps anyway while everyone is healthy.
August 5th, 2025 at 4:46 pm
Winfield
Tykee
*Izien
Shilo or Roberts
I seen enough of merriweather he’s definitely replaceable
August 5th, 2025 at 5:07 pm
I don’t ever recall as much UDFA hype for dudes who clearly aren’t making the team as Sanders and Watson have gotten this year.
August 5th, 2025 at 5:28 pm
Actually, Kaevon Merriweather was the Bucs highest graded last season, according to PFF. His grade was higher than Winfield, Whitehead, Izien, and higher than Mike Edwards and Ryan Smith. He plays a lot on Special Teams. And he has played in 30 games for the Bucs, including a few starts last season. He knows the playbook, he knows the defense. It won’t be easy to beat him out.
August 5th, 2025 at 5:28 pm
“””Highest Graded Safety””
August 5th, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Guarantee he makes the roster. Dude can tackle that’s huge compared to today’s NFL.
August 5th, 2025 at 10:40 pm
If the kid makes the roster let’s hope he never takes the field. It would mean so many injuries happened the Bucs reverted to their MASH unit from last year. Whether you’re rooting for Shilo or not, just hope we don’t see him in game action when the real bullets start flying.
August 6th, 2025 at 5:36 am
I would love to see Shilo make the team. He has the “it” factor and can’t wait to see more of him during preseason. There’s a spark, and thinking that will prevail in his playing too.
August 6th, 2025 at 6:59 am
Shilo is Dawg- he’s football IQ is unmatched, sacks, causes fumbles, balls skills are elite, is a leader of men, is one heckava Tackler, speed & area that he quickly covers is elite, he leaves it All on the field, brings passion, and a Stand up guy for the kids and community. The Buccs would be Lucky to get him as a backup safety ,Special teams, and backup team. He’s the #HeadacheGangCEO GO Nephew Shilo Sanders!!! #Fan-favorite !!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️ Go Buccs
August 6th, 2025 at 1:33 pm
Sanders needs to learn how to wrap up when making a tackle or big hit.
His college game tape shows big hits but nearly every single one of them he never wraps up, that won’t work in the NFL kid.
He’s very talented and has good football mentality but I think it’s going to be hard to make the 53. Rooting for him
LFG BUCS!!!!!
Fire them cannons