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Deion Sanders Jr. Reveals just how far his father, NFL legend, has come Deion Sandersis willing to ensure that his children are not spoiled.
“My dad, my dad is a real person; he’s a legal person,” Dionne Jr., 32, said on the Friday, May 22 episode of “Organic Speaking Podcast“.
He continued, “So he raised his kids to be men, which is actually rare these days. If you don’t have money? Go ahead. Do something. Why are you telling me? You’re a man.”
According to Dionne Jr., his father was true to his word — even if his son’s bank account balance was approaching single digits.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shaddell Sanders clearly has the unconditional support of his family. Two weeks after his brother, Shilo Sanders, was hounded after a reporter speculated that Scheidel, 24, might not be the Browns’ starting quarterback in 2026-27, his father, NFL legend Deion Sanders, defended his son after a rough first season. “When he takes (…)
“So it’s not, ‘I can’t pay my rent this month,'” he explained. “He’s not a handout guy. It’s even worse when everyone thinks you have money because your name is Sanders. I have about $11 in my account and one of my accounts is negative.”
In addition to Deion Jr., Deion Sr. also shares daughter Deiondra with his ex-wife Caroline Chambersto whom he was married from 1989 to 1998. Pilar Biggs-Sanders A year later, they gave birth to sons Shilo, 26, and Shedeur, 24, and daughter Shelomi, 22.
Deion Sr. and Biggers-Sanders divorced in 2013. He is currently dating an actress and model Karrueche Tran.
Dion Sr. has frequently defended his children in the media and in interviews Robert Griffin III In 2024, Deion Jr. was even called the family’s MVP.
University of Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders is back on the sideline for the start of the 2025 season, less than four months after undergoing surgery for bladder cancer. Sanders, 58, joined his team at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo., on Friday, Aug. 29, as his Colorado Buffaloes prepared to play in (…)
“The younger ones are calm. The older ones have to look after the younger brothers,” he said. “The MVP is Junior because he brings it all together. He keeps them together. He’s always selfless, giving them unconditional love and trying to make sure they shine at all times. The unity they have and seeing that as a father is incredible.”
In April 2025, little Deion was also with his father when he learned His bladder cancer diagnosis. Deion Sr. thanked him for his support at a press conference in July, two months after he successfully accepted bladder surgery.
“Very much love for my son Junior, he has not left my side since we found out what happened,” he said. “It’s not one day. He’s been with me here, he’s been with me in Texas, he’s been with me every day.”
Dion Sr. added: “Son, I love you all my life and I thank you for everything you’ve given us.”
At the same press conference, Dr. Janet KukrejaThe director of urological oncology at the University of Colorado declared the coach “recovered.”