Shilo Sanders Turns Heads With Apple Watch Drop for Colorado Players originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Shilo Sanders may be in the NFL now, but the former Colorado safety is still finding ways to influence the Buffaloes program he helped elevate.
In a recent video posted by defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas, many other Colorado players showed off Apple Watches gifted by Sanders, now a rookie safety with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thomas celebrated the moment by flashing his new piece of technology and wrote, “Apple Watch after workout. Yes sir, Shilo!”
Shilo Sanders got the entire Colorado Football Team Apple Watches 🔥
🎥 : @TawfiqThomaspic.twitter.com/aEmzkN7Hzu
— We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) June 7, 2025
The group of Buffs joined in by doing “The Shedeur,” honoring Shilo’s younger brother and former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. His gift carried a deeper message that despite moving on, he remains connected to the program.
During his time in Boulder, Sanders was known as a vocal leader and a presence on and off the field. He embraced recruiting efforts and took ownership of the defense, often urging prospective players to reach out directly. Now, his leadership takes a new form by reminding current players that the brotherhood doesn’t end when players leave campus.
In a college football era dominated by NIL deals and the transfer portal, moments of continuity resonate. The Apple Watches may draw attention, but the real value lies in the message of loyalty and legacy.
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The gift drop to the entire Colorado Football team comes while Sanders is still fighting in federal court to discharge an $11.8 million debt via bankruptcy. The massive default judgement stems from damages to a former high school security guard during a 2015 assault.
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Sanders prepares for the next phase of offseason conditioning with mandatory minicamp starting June 10 in Tampa.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.