Sanders and Washington Worlds Collide

Sanders and Washington Worlds Collide originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Deion Sanders Jr. is never shy when it comes to showing love for his younger brother, Shedeur Sanders. Over the years, he has shared plenty of clips, behind-the-scenes moments and game-day highlights, but his latest post stood out.

This time it wasn’t about a touchdown or a big win. It was about a comment from one of the most respected names in Hollywood. Denzel Washington, an actor known for his powerful roles and straight-to-the-point way of speaking, recently shared his thoughts on Shedeur, and it caught the attention of plenty of fans.

For Deion Jr., it was one of those moments you can’t help but share, because it came from someone whose opinion carries serious weight.

The exchange mixed sports, celebrity and a little dose of truth aimed right at Shedeur’s critics.

Denzel and my dawg Bernard from West World! https://t.co/1lhCvo6AFN

— Deion Sanders Jr (@DeionSandersJr) August 14, 2025

Denzel Washington Backs Shedeur Sanders

While promoting his new movie, Washington was asked about famous father-son duos in sports, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders. Without hesitation, Washington made it clear he believes in Shedeur’s talent.

“Listen, Shedeur can play, you know, for real,” Washington said.

He didn’t stop there. He called out the endless chatter from people who have never been on the field, calling them “opinionaires” and saying there’s just too much talking from those who have never done it themselves.

It was the kind of blunt, no-nonsense take Washington is known for, and it instantly made waves with fans who are tired of the constant criticism aimed at young athletes.

Deion Sanders Jr. Shares the Moment

It didn’t take long for Deion Jr. to pick up on the clip and post it for his followers. Coming from a family that has dealt with critics for decades, the words struck a chord. His post was short and simple, letting the video do most of the talking.

For him, it wasn’t just about defending Shedeur; it was about showing the world that someone with Washington's status sees what his brother can do. Sometimes it’s not the length of the message that matters, but who’s delivering it, and in this case, it was one of the biggest names in entertainment putting respect on Shedeur’s name.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared.