Undrafted rookie safety Shilo Sanders has drawn unusually large crowds of autograph seekers since arriving in Tampa. Fans have greeted him with handshakes, high-fives, hugs and even sung his brother Shedeur's rap lyrics. Sanders interacts with fans, joking about signing a laptop that 'is gonna give you extra cheating powers.' He remains humble while knowing roster competition is ongoing. Sanders is fighting to make the Buccaneers' 53-man roster, and the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills will be one of his final opportunities to impress coaches. The team has accommodated elevated fan interest surrounding him.
The spotlight has followed Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie safety Shilo Sanders since he set foot in Tampa three months ago. Swarms of autograph seekers appear in larger packs for Sanders than even for a franchise-record holder like wide receiver Mike Evans. "Y'all aren't waiting on me, are you? I didn't know y'all was waiting on me," an astonished Sanders said after one particular practice.
One fan asked Sanders to sign his laptop. "This is gonna give you extra cheating powers," Sanders joked. But Sanders tries to remain humble. He knows he's still fighting to make the 53-man roster. Saturday's preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills will be one of his last chances to show the coaches why he should be a part of the team ahead of Tuesday's deadline for final roster cuts.
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