Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram, A post shared by Shedeur Sanders (@shedeursanders). He’s likely going to be handed the reins immediately. Wow! Tronti has struggled in three starts this season. There’s nothing wrong with FAU, but it was a much more desirable destination before Lane Kiffin left. Imagine having the chance to play for Nick Saban or Willie Taggart and choosing the second. Florida Atlantic football has landed one of, if not the biggest, verbal commitments in program history. FAU made a huge splash yesterday, landing four-star quarterback Shedeur Sanders over Power Five programs. Trinity Christian-Cedar Hill High School star Quarterback Shedeur Sanders has shocked the college football world by choosing the Owls despite multiple "Power 5" offers - with the decision ultimately coming down to FAU and Louisville, with some late interest from Alabama. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders will play college football at FAU. The answer is simple… They all want to play for Florida Atlantic University. I don’t really understand this move from Shedeur. ... — Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) July 13, 2020. Sanders is the number ten ranked quarterback in ESPN’s Top 300 class of 2021 player rankings. Sanders, a 4-star recruit, is the No. The coach is entering his first season in charge of Florida Atlantic after two losing seasons at Florida State. In Sanders, the Owls would have had a potential replacement for its current starting quarterback Nick Tronti, who is a redshirt junior. The talented quarterback was rated four stars by 247Sports for the class of 2021, and held offers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Florida and other major programs. He's a 4-star, the #14 pro-style quarterback, and #219 overall. Yesterday, Deion Sanders the new coach of Jackson State offered Shedeur a scholarship to play for his Dad. Shedeur Sanders, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion … Deion Sanders’ son announced Monday that he would play for the Owls and head coach Willie Taggart. shedeur sanders 4 star qb commits to florida atlantic high school highlights. Shedeur Sanders, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and North Fort Myers High graduate Deion Sanders, announced Monday via his social media … FAU Head Coach Willie Taggart continues his hot streak with a verbal commitment from Shedeur Sanders. Shedeur is the son of former Florida State and NFL cornerback Deion Sanders, who was recently hired as the head coach at Jackson State. FAU football 2021 commits quarterback Shedeur Sanders and defensive back Cam'Ron Silman traveled with their three-time defending Texas state champion Trinity Christian football team to Mississippi to take on defending 6A state Madison-Ridgeline Acadamy. A post shared by Shedeur Sanders (@shedeursanders) on Jun 14, 2020 at 2:53pm PDT. We’ll have to wait to see what he does with Willie Taggart and company! Deion Sanders' quarterback son Shedeur Sanders had a little bit of a coming out party recently when pictures of him working out with Tom Brady went viral. Shedeur committed to the Owls in the middle of July 2020, choosing FAU over Power 5 programs, and said he was drawn to the university because he wanted to play for an African-American coach in Willie Taggart. JSU #theeilove COMMITTED @DeionSanders @PilarSanders @Striving4_ALott @DemetricDWarren pic.twitter.com/DvN7JFxyyv. He’s ranked as the No. Florida Atlantic has received a commitment from a four-star quarterback prospect. That decision wasn’t made for no reason. “With everything that is going on in our country, there is so much important to me,” Sanders said in July. Shedeur is the son of former Florida State and NFL cornerback Deion Sanders, who was recently hired as the head coach at Jackson State. FAU did not sign a quarterback in 2019 and Taggart’s son, Willie Taggart Jr., was the only quarterback to sign with FAU as a member of the class of 2020. Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders , announced Monday he committed to Florida Atlantic. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound quarterback said he chose FAU … Shedeur -- a three-time state champion -- passed for 3,477 yards, 47 scores and four interceptions last season. Sanders, a four-star recruit […] Sanders has now committed to Jackson State University where his father, Deion Sanders, is the head coach. Four-Star QB Shedeur Sanders, son of Deion Sanders, verbally commits to FAU Sanders led Trinity Christian-Ceder Hill to a 13-1 record and a third straight Division II state title. There has to be something about being the son of a 90’s Hall of Fame Football player. Deion Sanders’ son announced Monday that he would play for the Owls and head coach Willie Taggart. Shedeur is a high school senior and four-star quarterback from Trinity Christian High School in Cedar Hill, Texas, where his father has coached him since 2017. He is the son of Deion Sanders. The talented quarterback was rated four stars by 247Sports for the class of 2021, and held offers from Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Florida and other major programs. Coach Willie Taggart is entering his first season as FAU’s head coach after being released by Florida State after two seasons. FAU Football has found its quarterback of the future. Shedeur Sanders has de-committed from Florida Atlantic to join his father at Jackson State. Shedeur Sanders 247 Sports Florida Atlantic coach Willie Taggart has been known for his recruiting prowess even before his college head-coaching career began. “With everything that is going on in our country, there is so much important to me. He chose a smaller program than what he could have, but the son of Deion Sanders will probably see the field immediately. Javion Posey also impressed in fall camp. “Dad, I got your back.”. Four-star quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who previously committed to FAU, changed his mind on Friday. His status for next season is unknown. Shedeur Sanders, a four-star quarterback recruit committed to the Owls on Monday. Four-Star Quarterback Shedeur Sanders Will Begin Legendary Journey At FAU Deion's son could be the future cornerstone of former Florida State … Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, originally planned on playing college football at FAU.On Friday, the four-star quarterback announced that … I couldn’t pass up a opportunity to help level the playing field & pursue equality for HBCU”s ! In Sanders' first three high school seasons, he passed for nearly 9,000 yards and 123 touchdowns. In a YouTube video announcing his commitment, Sanders explained the presence of head coach Willie Taggart made his pledge easier. Sanders is the Owls’ 17th addition to the 2021 recruiting class and the first quarterback in the class. Learn about Shedeur Sanders and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. 12 pro-style QB in … Florida Atlantic Owls football coach Willie Taggart just picked up his first huge win since being hired. Shedeur is a high school senior and four-star … He also has three state championships with the Tigers, and is seeking a fourth this year. “One of those things is to play for a Black head coach, one that is real to me.”, More: Deion Sanders’ son, 4-star QB Shedeur Sanders, commits to Florida Atlantic, More: Florida Atlantic football adds UMass game to schedule, More: Florida Atlantic football aims to beat coach Willie Taggart's alma mater, Western Kentucky. A post shared by Shedeur Sanders (@shedeursanders) on Nov 24, 2019 at 10:11am PST. He had a Michigan offer. Deion Sanders' son Shedeur announced his college football commitment. Having said that, Shedeur is probably going to be the biggest name to ever put on the pads for the Owls from day one. Chris Robison, FAU's starting quarterback the past two seasons, is not with the Owls this year. Shedeur Sanders: Commits to FAU! The four-star recruit also had offers from Alabama, Baylor, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, UCF, and more. Four-star recruit Shedeur Sanders, son of former Seminoles star Deion Sanders, committed to Florida Atlantic on Monday, spurning offers from traditional football … Dad I got your back! “I couldn’t pass up a opportunity to help level the playing field and pursue equality for (historically black colleges and universities) HBCU’s (sic),” Sanders wrote on Twitter Friday afternoon. First-year FAU coach Willie Taggart just got a big commitment on the recruiting trail from a recognizable name. Deion Sanders’ son, 4-star QB Shedeur Sanders, commits to Florida Atlantic, Florida Atlantic football adds UMass game to schedule, Florida Atlantic football aims to beat coach Willie Taggart's alma mater, Western Kentucky, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. — Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) July 13, 2020 Sanders is heading into his senior season at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill, Texas. Six experts flipped their picks of Sanders' son, Shedeur, from FAU to JSU on the 247Sports Crystal Ball - which projects where analysts across the country believe a recruit will play next. Cedar Hill (TX) Trinity Christian quarterback Shedeur Sanders committed to Florida Atlantic. 133 Cedar Hill (Texas) Trinity Christian four-star quarterback Shedeur Sanders will play his college football for head coach Willie Taggart at Florida Atlantic. If you’re good enough to get an offered by Nick Saban, then you’re going to dominate at a school like FAU. Deion Sanders’ top QB recruit son, Shedeur Sanders, announced Monday he’s committing to play football at FAU in 2021 … spurning his dad’s Seminoles in the process. 10-ranked quarterback in the class of 2021, Shedeur Sanders has verbally committed to play football for FAU, becoming the highest-ranked commit in school history. ESPN’s No. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders will play college football at FAU. Shedeur Sanders will be looking forward to joining them in 2021. Shedeur is a big time prospect too! The 6010, 198 pound four start quarterback received […] Shedeur Sanders, the son of football great … and he is headed to Boca Raton to play at FAU. 365.5k Followers, 402 Following, 68 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shedeur Sanders (@shedeursanders) (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football), — Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) July 13, 2020. Taggart’s son, freshman Willie Taggart Jr., played in last Saturday's 24-3 win over UTSA and could compete for the starting spot next year. In a plot twist fit for Willie Taggart’s first season in charge at Florida Atlantic, 2021 quarterback Sheduer Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has committed to FAU, according to his Twitter account. Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, and LSU also offered him. Although Shedeur Sanders held offers from the likes of Alabama, Louisville, and South Carolina, he chose to play college football at FAU. Florida Atlantic University was excited when they landed Shedeur Sanders as a commit, but that could all be going out the window. In 2019, Sanders threw for 47 touchdowns and four interceptions. The son of the NFL legend was receiving offers from some of the best teams in America.