After completely transforming the University of Colorado's football program, there seems to be some talk about Deion Sanders potentially moving to the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys reached out to Sanders, who mostly declined the opportunity, though Sanders admitted he was “intrigued.”
Sanders himself said he would consider becoming an NFL coach if it meant continuing to coach his sons. Shedur is considered a top pick in this year's NFL Draft.
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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders himself said he would consider becoming an NFL coach if it meant continuing to coach his sons. Shedur is considered a top pick in this year's NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Ferrand M. Ebenhack, File)
But while the idea of a continued family connection sounds appealing, one NFL great says he wants Sanders to stay in college for very good reasons.
Simply put, Vince Wilfork believes that college students need Coach Prime more than professional athletes.
“He's more beneficial to the university because he has access to so many young kids,” Wilfork said in a recent interview with FOX News Digital. “Everyone has their own dreams, but when you look outside, when it matters, he touches more people's lives than a guy who makes millions of dollars and is unreachable. They can make an impact. They can get to that point with his leadership.”
“What he stands for can really help young people. I'd rather see him help kids because they need it more than people who make millions of dollars. “I just think of him as a pioneer at this level.''
The Dallas Cowboys contacted Deion Sanders, but Sanders mostly turned down the opportunity. (AP Photo/Lucas Pelletier)
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Sanders' first coaching job was at Jackson State, and when he took the job at Colorado, he coached a number of players, including his sons and two-way superstar Travis Hunter, this season's Heisman Trophy winner. Other players followed. Hunter, like quarterback, is expected to be a top-five pick.
When Hunter won the Heisman, he gave his coach a long hug and cried on his shoulder.
Deion Sanders' first coaching stint was at Jackson State, and several players followed when he took the job at Colorado. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Buffaloes controlled their own destiny to advance to the College Football Playoff, but lost to Kansas in the penultimate game of the regular season, missing out on a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game.
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