Colorado football S Shilo Sanders reports to fall camp with yellow non-contact jersey

Colorado football S Shilo Sanders was in fall camp wearing a yellow non-contact jersey -- potentially indicating that his claim that he will be healthy enough not to miss any time with a shoulder injury isn't true.

"Shilo Sanders appears to still be recovering from shoulder surgery," On SI's Jason Jones relayed. "The Colorado Buffaloes defensive back reported to the start of fall camp on Monday in a yellow non-contact jersey.

"This comes two weeks after BuffZone reporter Brian Howell attempted to downplay Sanders' injury status at Big 12 Media Days, saying he was "healthy" and ready for the 2024 season. Also, this the first time Coach Prime's middle son has actually been out of the field since the spring game with a large brace to stabilize his left shoulder. He has only participated in light drills without contact since he was injured in February."

Colorado football S Shilo Sanders explains why he's still playing college ball

Shilo had a sense of humor during an appearance on Reach The People Media when answering a question about his feelings on the 2024 season; acknowledging his prolonged career in the era of NIL and seemingly endless eligibility.

“It should have been over," Shilo said (h/t Essentially Sports). “Bro y’all act like I don’t know I’m 24. Y’all think I want to be playing college right now? No. But you know, it’s a family business. You have a family restaurant, you can’t just venture off and do your own thing. You got to stick with the family as long as you can.”

Shilo isn't sure what the ending to his six-year collegiate career, which has spanned six seasons and three teams (South Carolina, Jackson State, Colorado).

"I was excited in high school when I thought that was our last time playing together because he’s my dad and he’s been coaching me forever… Then he started coaching college," Sanders prefaced before saying, "Then he started coaching me in college… And then after that, we came here. So I don’t know when it’s gonna end.”

Few journeys span as many miles and as much varied competition as Shilo's career. In 2025, it likely takes the step up to the pros.