Shedeur Sanders' family: Get to know his famous NFL father Deion, mother Pilar, sisters Shelomi, Deiondra, and others.

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TL;DR

  • Shedeur Sanders' football career is deeply connected to his father, Deion Sanders, who coached him at multiple levels.
  • His mother, Pilar Biggers-Sanders, is an actress, model, and wellness coach who supports his NFL journey.
  • Shedeur has two brothers, Shilo and Deion Jr., and two sisters, Shelomi and Deiondra, all with athletic or entrepreneurial pursuits.
  • Despite being a top prospect, Shedeur Sanders slipped to the fifth round of the NFL Draft, with some speculating due to his father's fame.

Shedeur Sanders' football journey will always be intertwined with his family ties.

His father and former coach, Deion, is largely responsible for that. "Prime Time" is recognized as one of history's finest athletes, uniquely participating in both the Super Bowl and World Series.

Beyond Coach Prime, there's much more to discover about the Sanders family, who will be backing Shedeur as he embarks on his NFL journey with the Browns.

Here's a look at Shedeur Sanders' family, including his mother, two brothers, and two sisters.

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Shedeur Sanders' father is Deion Sanders.

Deion Sanders has notably served as the head coach for Shedeur and his sibling, Shilo, across several teams. In 2017, Deion took on the role of offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian High School, where he coached three of his sons, Shedeur among them.

Deion took the helm as head coach at Jackson State in 2020, the same year Shedeur committed there, having previously pledged to Florida Atlantic. Shedeur Sanders stepped in as the Tigers' starting quarterback in 2021 and held that position throughout his college tenure under his father's leadership.

Deion Sanders took the head coaching position at Colorado in 2023, and his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, joined him. Shedeur Sanders emerged as a top quarterback nationally under Deion's guidance, occasionally mirroring his father's NFL performance.

Shedeur was considered a potential top-five selection for the 2025 NFL Draft, yet he slipped to the fifth round, with Cleveland choosing him at pick 144. Various a number of theories circulated regarding his significant draft slide, including concerns that clubs were hesitant to embrace the spotlight associated with Selecting Deion's son.

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Pilar Biggers-Sanders, Shedeur Sanders' mother

Pilar Biggers-Sanders is an actress, model, and wellness coach. She's been featured on "The Jamie Foxx Show,", "Walker, Texas Ranger", and "Veronica's Closet.".

Pilar has also built a significant social media following, creating fitness videos and supporting her sons on their football journeys. She attended Colorado's pro day in and Shedeur's jersey retirement in April 2025.

In 1999, Deion wed Pilar, marking his second marriage, and they welcomed three children, one of whom is Shedeur. Deion is also father to two children from his previous marriage to Carolyn Chambers.

Deion and Pilar finalized their divorce in 2015. Back in April 2012, both were charged with misdemeanor assault following an altercation, though a judge determined that no domestic violence had occurred. A custody battle over their three children took place in 2013; Deion was granted full custody of their two sons, and they shared joint custody of their daughter. 

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Shilo Sanders, brother of Shedeur Sanders

Shilo Sanders, Deion's eldest son with Pilar, is twenty-five. He also pursued football, mirroring his father and siblings, by playing wide receiver and safety at Trinity Christian High School when his father was the coach. Shilo Sanders initially committed to South Carolina as a safety, playing for them in 2019 and 2020 before moving on.

Shilo arrived at Jackson State in 2021 to play with Shedeur and Deion, staying until 2023 before the entire family relocated to Colorado. He exhausted his last year of college eligibility in 2024. Throughout his college tenure, Shilo accumulated 217 tackles, six interceptions, and seven forced fumbles.

Shilo wasn't selected in the 2025 NFL Draft but was signed by the Buccaneers. Sanders will face competition from two cornerbacks the team selected: Benjamin Morrison from Notre Dame at pick 53 and Jacob Parrish from Kansas State at pick 84.

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Deion Sanders Jr. Is Shedeur Sanders' half-brother.

Deion Sanders Jr., aged 31, emulated his father's path in football, playing at Marcus High School in Dallas before moving to Atlanta Sports Academy. Deion Jr. Also played college football at Southern Methodist University, concluding his tenure in 2015. He has since transitioned to the fashion industry, establishing the streetwear brand "Well Off Forever" in 2016. Additionally, he served as his father's social media manager during his time at Jackson State.

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Shelomi Sanders is Shedeur Sanders' sister.

At 21 years old, Shelomi Sanders is the youngest of Shedeur's brothers and sisters. She also pursued athletics, playing basketball at Jackson State when her father was the coach, before moving to Colorado and Alabama A&M over the past two years.

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Deiondra Sanders, Shedeur Sanders's half-sister:

Deiondra Sanders, daughter of Carolyn Chambers, is Shedeur's eldest sibling at 32 years old. She's an entrepreneur and internet personality who has featured on reality TV programs, "Deion and Pilar: Prime Time Love," "Deion’s Family Playbook", and “Paradise Hotel.”. With close to 400,000 followers on Instagram, Deiondra is engaged to R&B artist Jacquees, and they recently had a child together.

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Shedeur Sanders hails from __PLH_0.

Shedeur Sanders' birthplace is Tyler, Texas. He played high school football at Trinity Christian High School in Cedar Hill, Texas, during which time Deion Sanders served as the offensive coordinator.

Now 23 years old, the quarterback spent his four college seasons at Jackson State and Colorado.

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