Shilo Sanders has taken an unexpected route after his brief NFL stint, and he’s doing it by turning the moment that ended his pro football run into the centerpiece of his music release.
The former Colorado safety, who is currently a free agent, has moved away from chasing an NFL career after hoping to follow in the footsteps of his father, Deion Sanders. His time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started with promise when he signed a three-year contract as an undrafted free agent, but things unraveled fast in the preseason.
That downfall came in a game against the Buffalo Bills, when Sanders was ejected after throwing a punch at tight end Zach Davidson. The Buccaneers’ coaching staff called the behavior inexcusable and waived him the next day.
Rather than avoid that incident, Sanders built around it for his rap album, World of Headache. The opening track is titled “Go Out Swinging,” and the cover art goes even further by recreating the preseason punch that helped end his NFL opportunity.
The artwork, though, stirred up controversy online because Sanders edited it to show Pro Bowl tight end Dalton Kincaid instead of Davidson. Why he chose to change the player is anyone’s guess.
The 13-track project also keeps things in the family. It includes guest appearances from his father, Coach Prime, and his brother, Shedeur Sanders.
Before the NFL chapter, Shilo Sanders played five college seasons at safety across South Carolina, Jackson State, and Colorado. He finished with over 200 total tackles and multiple forced fumbles.
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