Shilo Sanders Fires Back at Critics While Comparing Himself to Donald Trump

Colorado Buffalos star safety Shilo Sanders is raising some eyebrows after comparing himself to the always controversial President Donald J. Trump in new comments.

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Per Joe Bonham, “Shilo Sanders addresses the haters saying how they paint him in a bad picture. “They do that to our president, they do it to everybody”. He added the clips were cherry-picked and says scouts will look at how he played today and this season.”

Sanders wrapped up his college football career with a bold message after his performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl, where he showcased his skills in front of NFL scouts and then tagged it with a bizarre mention of Trump.

The Buffaloes safety finished with six tackles and one pass deflection, proving his ability on the field, even as he faced a tough loss for the West team (25-0) to the East.

Despite the loss, Sanders’ performance stood out—he finished second on his team in tackles and added a pass break-up, contributing significantly on both defense and special teams.

However, Sanders didn’t just want to talk about his on-field accomplishments. He was equally focused on addressing the criticism surrounding his game, particularly viral clips that highlighted moments when he struggled.

When asked about those clips, he fired back with a defiant attitude, drawing a comparison to Trump’s critics.

“If you just hate me, or you want to hate me… paint me in a bad picture, they do that to our President, they do that to everybody,” Sanders said. “So I’m not going to be safe from it. But it does get aggravating when you’re putting in work and people are just steadily destroying you.”

Despite some negative narratives, Sanders was unapologetic. He directly challenged the reports that claimed he had a poor week of practice, calling them “false” and “misinformed.”

“I feel like I had a solid week at practice,” he said, acknowledging some shaky moments in one-on-one drills but reaffirming that he’s more than capable. “If you watch today, you’ll see that I can cover.”

This defiance and confidence echo the same outspoken approach embraced by his father, Deion Sanders, the Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach. Shilo has long followed in his father’s footsteps, defending his abilities with unwavering self-belief.

Looking ahead to the NFL Draft, Shilo knows he has more to prove. Currently ranked as the 235th-best prospect by Pro Football Focus, he’s in the conversation as a potential late-round pick, though many analysts predict he could go undrafted.

With his younger brother, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, projected as a first-round selection, Shilo is determined to elevate his draft stock.

Shilo’s performance in the Shrine Bowl was a crucial step in that journey. He is aware that social media often amplifies the negative, focusing on his mistakes while ignoring his overall talent.

“If it was up to people on Instagram and Twitter, it would be really bad,” he said. “People whose opinions don’t matter don’t get to me.”

Instead, he’s focused on the opinions that matter: NFL scouts, his father, and his close circle. “I just care about what the scouts think, I care about what Coach Prime thinks and my family thinks,” he stated. “I’ve got a good circle around me, so I really don’t let that stuff affect me.”

Despite battling through significant injuries, including offseason shoulder surgery and a broken forearm, Sanders is determined to prove his value.

Coach Prime noted his son’s resilience through those challenges, and Shilo is ready to leave his college career behind and enter the pros. “I’m ready for my college career to be over,” he said. “I’m ready to move on, go to the pros, and start my career in the big leagues.”

It may be he is also starting it under a shroud of controversy by comparing himself to Trump.

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