$45 million worth Deion Sanders sheds light on daughter Shelomi's interest in football during childhood
Colorado Buffaloes' $45 million worth (as per Celebrity Net Worth) coach Deion Sanders shared a throwback picture with daughter Shelomi Sanders, highlighting a different version of the 5-foot-5 point guard.
In Sanders’ Thursday post, the former NFL player and coach is posing beside a young Shelomi, dressed up in a football kit, wearing #24.
"My babygirl @shelomisanders was also a Quarterback! #Truth #Dad," Sanders captioned the post.
Before fully committing to basketball, Shelomi used to play football, operating in the same position as her brother Shedeur Sanders. The image on Deion Sanders' profile stems from the TRUTH Youth Football program, founded by the Colorado coach himself. It is an initiative that focuses on developing and mentoring young athletes across Texas, Dallas and Memphis.
Shelomi Sanders, the second daughter of coach Sanders, is currently pursuing her hoop dreams with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. She transferred to the Bulldogs after spending her initial college years with the schools where Sanders was the coach.
Shelomi’s brothers, Shilo, Deion Jr. and Shedeur, have followed in their father’s footsteps. The three youngsters have cultivated a commendable reputation for themselves in the world of football.
Safety Shilo and quarterback Shedeur currently plays for Deion Sanders at the Colorado Buffaloes and have earned plenty of awards in their college careers. Deion Jr. has retired his helmet after earning eight Pro Bowls, six first-team All-Pros and winning two Super Bowls (49ers and Cowboys).
How did Shelomi Sanders and Deion Sanders find out about her diabetes?
Shelomi Sanders battles type-1 diabetes, demanding her to constantly monitor her blood sugar and what she puts into her body while practicing insulin therapy. The aspiring hooper had started running and hitting the weight room with Deion Sanders during her early teenage years.
When she began slimming down rapidly, the father-daughter duo thought it was because of their workouts. Another sign was that Shelomi was drinking nearly two gallons of water every day. However, the two overlooked it.
The 13-year-old rushed herself to a hospital one day because of a stomach ache. Her father was on the road for one of her brother's games, forcing her to go to the emergency room alone. That's where they discovered that Shelomi Sanders has diabetes.