Shedeur Sanders giving back to the community with the help of Gatorade
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Shedeur Sanders is breaking into the role of a leader and recently helped out kids in Denver.
Colorado’s QB visited Fred Thomas Park with the gift of new equipment for the N.E.D Falcons Youth Organization. During their practice on Monday, Sanders, on behalf of Gatorade, presented $45K worth of equipment and uniforms to benefit their football and cheerleading programs. The organization also received a $5K Gatorade Equity in Sports Community Grant.
"It’s a great way to give back to the kids, Sanders told The Spun. "I understood what it takes because my dad had his own organization when I was younger called TRUTH. Gatorade was able to make this happen through our partnership."
Shedeur Sanders going at Cormani McClain every day in practice
Sanders inked a historic NIL deal with Gatorade while at Jackson State. He's one of the only college stars sponsored by the iconic sports drink brand.
A lot of work for Sanders going into fall camp. The coaches son admitted he's been working out with Geno Smith, and says the current Seattle Seahawks QB is also mentoring him on and off the field. Just one of the pro passers SS2 has spent time with including Russell Wilson and Tom Brady.
Sanders threw for 3,732 yards and 40 touchdowns last year at Jackson State. He earned the Deacon Jones Award, which recognizes the top HBCU player.
Colorado has a packed non-conference schedule featuring TCU on the road in Fort Worth before returning to Folsom for back-to-back contests against Nebraska and Colorado State.