Former NFL legend and current Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to preparing his son, Shedeur Sanders, for a future in the NFL. His latest move? Transforming a section of his sprawling Texas ranch into a state-of-the-art football training facility—and it’s got people talking, including ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas.
Shedeur, one of the most promising quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class, now has access to a custom-built football field right in his backyard. The facility, which includes a basketball court and a swimming pool, has been making waves on social media.
An Instagram video showcasing the ranch has already racked up over 54,000 likes and thousands of comments. Among those reacting to the impressive setup was Gilbert Arenas, who didn’t need words—just three fire emojis to sum up his admiration.
Shedeur Sanders: A Star in the Making
Shedeur’s journey to this moment has been anything but ordinary. Starting his college career at Jackson State, he made headlines when he transferred to Colorado in 2023 to play under his father. The move paid off as he dominated the competition, leading the conference in:
Pass attempts and completions
Completion percentage
Total yards and touchdowns
Yards gained per pass attempt
With first-round NFL Draft projections, Shedeur Sanders is already in elite company. But with a personal training ground built by one of football’s greatest minds, his trajectory might be even higher.
Gilbert Arenas Draws Parallels with His Own Son’s Rise
Arenas’ appreciation for Deion’s commitment to Shedeur may stem from a personal connection. The former Washington Wizards guard is watching his own son, Alijah Arenas, carve out his own sports legacy. A five-star recruit, Alijah recently committed to USC basketball, a decision that made waves in the hoops community.
“Can’t wait to see them buckets,” said Melli Monaco, Gilbert’s wife, expressing her excitement about their son’s basketball future.
Could Coach Prime Lead the Dallas Cowboys?
While Sanders is focused on Colorado and Shedeur, his name recently surfaced in NFL coaching rumors. When the Dallas Cowboys decided not to renew Mike McCarthy’s contract, speculation grew that Jerry Jones might consider bringing in Deion Sanders as head coach.
The topic quickly became a hot debate on Gil’s Arena, where Gilbert Arenas, Kenyon Martin, and the crew shared their opinions.
Martin, a former Cowboys fan, wasn’t on board with the idea.
“Sanders is better off staying in Colorado, where he has influence,” he said. “In Dallas, he won’t have any control with Jerry Jones running everything.”
When Arenas pressed further, asking if Deion could revive the Cowboys, Martin doubled down:
“Nothing changes. They’re still the most valuable franchise. They can’t get higher than No. 1.”
In the end, Dallas went with Brian Schottenheimer as their next coach, putting an end to the speculation—for now.
Whether it’s helping his son train for the NFL or being linked to one of football’s biggest coaching jobs, Deion Sanders continues to dominate the sports conversation. With Shedeur set to make waves in the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s clear that Coach Prime’s influence extends far beyond the sidelines—and people like Gilbert Arenas are taking notice.
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