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Colorado<\/a><\/strong> head coach Deion Sanders<\/a><\/strong> has \u201cvery strong interest\u201d in the Las Vegas Raiders head coach opening, according to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal<\/em><\/a>. The franchise is in the early stages of its search to replace Antonio Pierce<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Sanders previously said he didn\u2019t plan on coaching in the NFL<\/a><\/strong> following his second season at Colorado. He helped engineer an impressive turnaround in Boulder this past year, taking the Buffaloes from a 4-8 record in 2023 to 9-4 in 2024. He also had the Heisman Trophy winner in Travis Hunter<\/a><\/strong>, as well as his son, top quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders<\/a><\/strong>, leading the charge.<\/p>\n WATCH Steelers vs. Ravens on Wild Card Weekend only on Prime Video by CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Review-Journal\u2019s<\/em> Vincent Bonsignore<\/strong> cited a person close to Sanders who said Coach Prime<\/strong> is interested in the Raiders job. The franchise started its search after moving on from Pierce earlier this week, and minority owner Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> is reportedly taking on a key role in the process.<\/p>\n Sanders arrived at Colorado after an impressive three-year run at Jackson State<\/a><\/strong>, which was his first foray into college coaching. The Tigers went 27-6 during that time and making the Celebration Bowl<\/strong> in back-to-back seasons.<\/p>\n Sanders previously denied rumors connecting him to NFL openings this year, reaffirming his focus on Colorado. However, he said there was only one way<\/a><\/strong> he\u2019d consider returning to the league, where he became one of the best cornerbacks of all-time. He\u2019d want to coach his sons, Shedeur and Shilo<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe only way I would consider, is to coach my sons,\u201d Deion Sanders said on \u201cGood Morning America\u201d this week. \u201cNot\u00a0son<\/em>. Sons.\u201d<\/p>\n With Shedeur Sanders on his way to the NFL as the top quarterback prospect in the draft, according to ESPN\u2019s Mel Kiper Jr.<\/a><\/strong>, Colorado made a big splash on the recruiting trail. Elite quarterback Julian \u201cJuJu\u201d Lewis<\/a><\/strong> committed to the Buffaloes as the heir apparent to Sanders at quarterback. The Carrollton<\/a><\/strong> (Ga.) product is a four-star prospect and the No. 39 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking<\/a><\/strong>, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.<\/p>\n The Raiders\u2019 search is in the early stages of its process after moving on from Pierce this week. One name to watch is Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson<\/strong>, who is \u201cpicking up way more steam<\/a><\/strong>\u201d for the job, according to FOX Sports\u2019 Peter Schrager<\/strong>. NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport<\/strong> added Johnson made a strong impression on Brady and the rest of the Raiders brass in his interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n