Todd Bowles hints at Shilo Sanders' chances of make Buccaneers final roster

Todd Bowles hints at Shilo Sanders’ chances of make Buccaneers final roster originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Shilo Sanders is making waves at Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, and he might just be turning his father’s long-held NFL dream into reality.

The 25-year-old safety signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted rookie following a winding college career that took him from South Carolina to Jackson State and ended at Colorado. Despite being overlooked in the 2025 NFL Draft, Sanders has used that as fuel, impressing coaches and teammates with his energy and football IQ.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles praised Sanders this week for his play and hinted that a roster spot is within reach. “He’s coming along. He’s getting the scheme down,” Bowles told reporters. “He’s made plays like everybody else back there… He’s got a chance to make it.”

For an undrafted player competing in a crowded secondary, that’s high praise. Especially knowing who his father is and the role he’s played in the game.

Sanders had 67 tackles last years with a few highlights, including a scoop-six against Texas Tech. He also had a pick-six against Colorado State in the year prior. Beyond defense, special teams could be key to Shilo’s future in Tampa Bay.

With limited spots in the secondary, proving he can contribute in all three phases of the game will be essential to making the final 53-man roster. Even if he falls just short, Bowles’ comments suggest Shilo is a strong contender for the practice squad.

Deion Sanders visited his son at Buccaneers camp recently, sharing in the moment before heading back to Boulder. It was a proud occasion for the Sanders family. Unlike Shilo’s younger brother, Shedeur, who asked their father not to visit him during Browns camp.

Shilo openly embraced the support from his father, even if he’s unlikely to be top on the latest kid rankings. As the preseason ramps up, Shilo Sanders is showing he belongs. He’s not just Deion’s son, but rather forging his own path in the NFL.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.

Todd Bowles hints at Shilo Sanders’ chances of make Buccaneers final roster

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