“Do you understand how beautiful that is?”: $45M worth Deion Sanders announces birth of first grandchild by daughter Deiondra Sanders

Today (August 9) is Deion Sanders' birthday. The coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who has a net worth of $45 million according to celebritynetworth.com, has something very personal to celebrate.

Sanders revealed what this was during a press conference. He said that his daughter, Deiondra Sanders, had given birth to a baby daughter. In response to this, he told reporters:

“That’s how good God is, like God would choose me on my birthday, for my daughter, for my kids to have their first child, the first time I’m a grandfather, on my birthday. Do you understand how beautiful that is? How much of a blessing that is?”

Deion Sanders is a known family man, taking care of his loved ones. The strong family attitude is seen at the Buffaloes, where numerous members of the Sanders family are involved with the program.

Two of his sons are stars of the team. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders is one of the strongest quarterbacks in college football this season. He is one of the reasons why the Buffaloes were competitive in many of the games during their disappointing 4-8 season.

Shilo Sanders is a talented safety, and, like his brother, is likely to be a strong point in the Colorado team this season.

However, the family ties do not end there. Deion's oldest son, Deion Sanders Jr., while he is not officially part of the program, does appear to be embedded into it.

Deion Jr. films and releases onto YouTube many videos that detail the general goings on with the Buffaloes program and the lives of his brothers and father.

These videos give the fans a deeper look at an emerging college football program, led by one of the most talked about coaches in recent years.

How has Deion Sanders' family reacted to this news?

The rest of the Sanders family have also given their response to the arrival of Deiondra Sanders' daughter. Shedeur Sanders reacted to this news by saying:

"We are uncles, yeah. It's really exciting. My sister, I just got the text that she had a child.”

While Shilo Sanders, who had seen the newborn child during a video call with his sister, said this about his new nephew.

"He’s nice. He’s healthy. I’ve seen him on FaceTime. I’m proud of her.”

This season will be an important one for both Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. It is their final season in College Football, and they are both likely to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Sanders brothers are going to need strong seasons to improve their draft stock and raise the prospect of them both being first-round picks.

If this happens, and they can both have a successful career in the NFL, the newborn baby will have two highly talented uncles, as well as a legend as a grandfather.