Deion Sanders opens up about his heartwarming message to Jimmy Horn Jr.'s father while visiting him in prison

Jimmy Horn Jr. is a well known offensive playmaker for Deion Sanders and Colorado. But, the Buffaloes receiver also has a personal story that has recently been shared.

Horn's father, Jimmy Horn Sr., has been in jail since 2021 on multiple drug-related charges. In an appearance on Good Morning America last week, Sanders informed the public that his wideout's father had been relocated to a prison outside Denver.

Sanders appeared on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast on Sunday and spoke about joining Horn Jr. to visit his father in prison.

"Just sitting there and kick it with Jimmy and his dad and his dad is just giving his son game and their relationship, man," Sanders said. "That's my dude. I told his father, man — Florida boys — I told his father, 'I got you. I got your son, don't worry. I got that.' And I meant that.

"That's 100. When I'm sitting down with these parents and I'm telling you, 'Hey, man, I ain't finna play with your kid now. I'm gonna father him. I'm gonna parent him. I'm gonna get on his butt. I'm gonna let you know what's what. Real talk.'" [48:04 onwards]

Sanders also spoke about how the relationships that come with his job are what keep him coming back. Joining a member of the program he's carefully built for such an important, emotional moment brings him meaning.

The gesture also goes to show those under his guidance at Colorado that he cares about them as people just as much as he does about what they can do for him on the field.

"You give so much to what you do, and I love it," Deion Sanders said. "That's what gives me my peace. Happiness, sometimes, is based on situations. Peace is everlasting. I don't let nobody mess with that."

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Jimmy Horn Jr.'s performances at Colorado under Deion Sanders

Horn Jr. was part of a cast that supported the coach's son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and Heisman winner Travis Hunter this season. Horn Jr.'s 37 receptions and 441 receiving yards both ranked fourth on the Buffaloes' squad. His 69-yard catch tied LaJohntay Wester for the longest on the team this go-round.

Horn Jr. didn't start his collegiate career at Colorado. He relocated to Boulder to join Deion Sanders after playing in 23 games at USF, totaling 67 grabs for 959 receiving yards and four touchdown catches. He was a first-team All-AAC honoree as a kick returner with the Bulls in 2022. Horn posted four outings with at least 100 all-purpose yards that season.

Up next for Horn Jr. after finishing his college odyssey is the NFL Scouting Combine. He'll hope to be drafted like the other stars he played alongside with for Colorado.