Shedeur Sanders drops a thankful reaction to Coach Prime's 5-star recruit Julian Lewis buying him gifts

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders received some gifts from his potential successor, Julian Lewis, after his final season with the Buffaloes. On Thursday night, Sanders posted an image on his Instagram story, flaunting the presents he got from the five-star CU recruit.

"Thank you @julianlewis10," Sanders wrote on the image of his IG story.

Image Credits - Shedeur Sanders Instagram

Lewis, named the 2024 Gatorade Georgia Football Player of the Year, committed to Colorado in November, after backing out of his commitment to USC. The high school quarterback from Carrollton also spoke about his decision to work under Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, aka "Coach Prime," during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."

"Of course, it was big for me just coming in after Shedeur, just seeing what he’s done to Colorado and what he’s turned it into," Lewis said. "It’s definitely a blessing getting put into this position coming after him and his dad. I couldn’t beat it."

Lewis also said he plans to enroll at Colorado early in January, so he can acclimatize better to the surroundings in Boulder. He also praised the Buffaloes coach.

"Coach Prime’s always said the best man’s gonna play," Lewis said. "And that’s really what I wanted, was to be able to come in and compete and start as a freshman. I wouldn’t have much fun sitting on the bench."

Since Shedeur is expected to declare for the 2025 NFL draft, Lewis is likely to succeed him as Colorado's starting quarterback next season.

Shedeur Sanders set to enter 2025 NFL draft after impressive final season at Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders - Source: Imagn

After leading Colorado to a 9-4 record in the 2024 season, Shedeur Sanders has boosted his stock for the 2025 NFL draft. The quarterback racked up 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also rushed for four touchdowns.

Sanders was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and also won the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award for his impressive outings at CU.

Many analysts and fans believe that Sanders is a top-10 pick in the upcoming draft. It will be interesting to see where he lands, especially since some NFL teams are in search of a quarterback who can lead the franchise.