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If you've been keeping tabs on the Colorado Buffaloes, you've probably heard the latest buzz involving Deion Sanders Jr. throwing shade at an NFL scout over comments about his brother, Shedeur Sanders. With the 2025 NFL Draft creeping closer, this family feud is lighting up the sports scene, and we're here to break it down and see what's cooking with the Sanders crew.
The spark hit on December 6, 2024, when Deion Jr. took to X to call out Daniel Kelly, a former New York Jets scout who's been chirping about Shedeur's draft prospects. Kelly's been on Shedeur's case before, questioning his leadership and NFL readiness, according to Pro Football Network.
This time, Jr. fired back hard, posting, "Since his favorite isn't at the top anymore, bro had to make up some stuff about the person who is. Ain't nobody concerned but you dawg..." It's a spicy defense of Shedeur, who's riding high after a monster 2024 season-4,134 ing yards, 37 touchdowns, and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, per ESPN's stats.
Why Deion Sanders Jr. is fed up with Shedeur's NFL scout critic
Shedeur's draft stock is soaring, with analysts like ESPN's Matt Miller slotting him as a potential No. 1 or 2 pick alongside teammate Travis Hunter. Colorado's 9-3 record in 2024-a big jump from 4-8 the year before-only adds fuel to his fire.
But Kelly's latest digs, reported by Sportskeeda, got under Jr.'s skin. "This is why you gotta stay prayed up!" Jr. tweeted earlier, sharing screenshots of Kelly's critique and accusing him of trying to "ruin everything" Shedeur's built. It's personal, and Jr.'s not backing down.
The Sanders family's all about loyalty. Deion Sr., better known as Coach Prime, chimed in too, telling The Dan Patrick Show on February 7, 2025, "I'm a real dad that has a lot of information about the NFL," suggesting he's guiding Shedeur toward the perfect team. Jr., meanwhile, isn't just tossing tweets-he's the brains behind Well Off Media, documenting the Buffs' rise. As the Scouting Combine looms from February 24 to March 3, this storyline's heating up.