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Shilo Sanders embraces pressure. His goal? Exceed expectations with Gamecocks

Shilo Sanders knows the pressure and expectations that go with being the son of one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history.

But rather than shy away from it, Shilo embraces everything that comes with being Deion Sanders’ son. He plays the same position his dad does and also wore the famed No. 21 his dad wore in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers.

“Playing corner with the last name Sanders, people try to put a lot of pressure on you,” Sanders said Wednesday. “There is a lot of expectations and I like it.