Shedeur Sanders

American football quarterback and athlete

Shedeur Sanders - American football quarterback and athlete
Born

February 7th, 2002
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

This individual played college football as a quarterback for Jackson State University. During the 2021 season, he led the team to a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship title. After an impressive collegiate career, he transferred to the University of Colorado Boulder to continue his football journey at the NCAA Division I level.

Led Jackson State University to a SWAC Championship

Participated in the 2021 Celebration Bowl

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