Throughout the draft, Shedeur Sanders was the story, but his older brother also had the chance to hear his name called.
Shilo Sanders entered the draft this year following six seasons in college football across three different teams. The safety wasn’t as strong of a prospect as his younger brother, making it likely that he wouldn’t go until day three.
However, that doesn’t mean that Sanders was a lock to get drafted, as his profile isn’t usually that enticing to NFL teams. Ultimate, the older Sanders also went through his own lengthy wait on Saturday, hoping he would join his brother in the league.
Here’s the update on Shilo Sanders’ fate during NFL Draft weekend.
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Did Shilo Sanders get drafted?
While his brother went in the fifth round, Shilo Sanders ultimately went undrafted.
Sanders was not projected to be a high pick in this year’s NFL Draft, as mock drafts typically had him going toward the end of the event. Additionally, at 25, Sanders is one of the older players in this 2025 draft class.
So, it is not a total surprise that he went undrafted, even if his name and pedigree are better than most.
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What team signed Shilo Sanders?
As an undrafted free agent, Sanders became subject to free agency, where he is able to sign with any team. He agreed to a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shortly after the draft ended, meaning the Sanders brothers will not be in training camp together this summer.
Shilo Sanders college stats
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions |
| 2019 | South Carolina | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | South Carolina | 9 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Jackson State | 13 | 28 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | Jackson State | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Colorado | 11 | 67 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Colorado | 10 | 67 | 1 | 0 |
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