Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr., popularly known as Deion Sanders, is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes and a former football and baseball player. The coach has spent 14 long seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the only player in history to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series after winning two Super Bowl titles, making an appearance in the World Series in 1992.
Sanders began his coaching career with the Jackson State Tigers as their head coach from 2020 to 2022. As of August 2025, Sanders is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, being named the head coach of the Buffaloes after the 2022 season.
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Deion Sanders' biological children
Deion Sanders has five biological children: two children with his first wife, Carolyn Chambers, a daughter named Deiondra, and a son named Deion Jr, as per People Magazine. He then welcomed three kids with his second wife, Pilar Sanders, two sons named Shedeur and Shilo, and a daughter, Shelomi.
Deiondra Sanders
Deiondra Sanders is the oldest child of Deion Sanders. She was born to Sanders and his first wife, Carolyn Chambers, as per People Magazine. Deiondra was seen on the Oxygen network reality show Deion and Pilar: Prime Time Love with her family in 2008, OWN show Deion's Family Playbook with her four siblings from 2014 to 2015, and Paradise Hotel in 2019.
According to her official LinkedIn profile, Deiondra works as Director of Communications at Sc3 Sports Management. On August 9, 2024, Deiondra Sanders welcomed her first child, Que, with musician Jacquees.
Deion Sanders Jr.
Deion Sanders Jr. is the second child of Deion Sanders. Deion Jr. is a former football player. He started his football prep career as a wide receiver at Marcus High School in Dallas, Texas, and Atlanta Sports Academy in Georgia. (via People Magazine)
Deion Jr. began his college football career at Southern Methodist University in Texas and stayed there for three seasons. After making a name in college football, he transitioned to fashion and music. He released a rap song called 'Swagging' in 2011, and in 2022, he released 'Money Old' and 'Kandy'.
Shilo Sanders
Shilo Sanders is the child of Deion Sanders and his second wife, Pilar Sanders. Shilo began his prep career at Trinity Christian High School and transitioned to college football with the South Carolina Gamecocks. He transferred to Jackson State Tigers to play under his father and then moved to the Colorado Buffaloes and played with them in the 2023/24 season. As of August 2025, he is a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders is a football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns as of August 2025. Like his brother, he also prepped at Trinity Christian High School and began college football with the Jackson State Tigers, where he played under his father. He was a part of the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2023-24 season.
Shelomi Sanders
Shelomi Sanders is the third child of Deion Sanders and Pilar Sanders, born on 14 December 2003. Shelomi plays collegiate basketball for the Alabama A&M Women's basketball team as a guard.
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FAQs on Deion Sanders
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A. Deion Sanders has five children, Deiondra Sanders, Deion Sanders Jr. Shilo Sanders, Shedeur Sanders, and Shelomi Sanders.
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A. Carolyn Chambers is Deion Sanders’ first wife.
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A. Deiondra Sanders, Deion Sanders’ daughter, is his oldest child.
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A. Deion is not married to anyone.
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A. Yes. He is the second player from Florida State to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
