Colorado head coach Deion Sanders suggested Tuesday that his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and two-way star Travis Hunter could participate in a college football bowl game this year despite being projected as high first-round NFL Draft picks.

Colorado stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will play in the Buffaloes' postseason bowl game despite declaring for the NFL Draft, coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday. The decisions eschews a trend of highly ranked players opting out to prepare for the draft.

Both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter have been rumored to be in play for the No. 1 pick in next year’s NFL Draft.

Three finalists were announced Tuesday for the Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back. Travis Hunter of Colorado was not among them.

Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders gave a shoutout to Travis Hunter Jr ahead of the Buffaloes last game of the regular season

As Colorado prepares to end its regular season on Saturday against Oklahoma State, head coach Deion Sanders made it clear that stars Shedeur Sanders

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders reacts to two-way star Travis Hunter not being a finalist for the 2024 Jim Thorpe Award

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said that the team's two biggest stars are playing in the Buffaloes' bowl game this season. According to Jake Schwanitz of DNVR Sports, Sanders told reporters on Tuesday that quarterback Shedeur Sanders and wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter won't be done with the Buffaloes after Friday's clash with the Oklahoma State Cowboys.