Attorneys seek to subpoena Deion Sanders, CU officials in Shilo’s bankruptcy case

The bankruptcy case involving Colorado Buffaloes football player Shilo Sanders took a significant turn with a court filing this week.

The Colorado Buffaloes defensive back, who is the son of head coach Deion Sanders and the brother of quarterback Shedeur Sanders, is now facing increased scrutiny over his assets and financial disclosures in connection with an $11.8 million debt owed to John Darjean.

As first reported by USA TODAYDarjean’s lawyers are calling for further investigations into Shilo’s assets, claiming he has delayed providing the necessary financial documents. They are now asking a federal bankruptcy judge in Denver for permission to issue subpoenas to gather additional information from Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders and University of Colorado officials.

This development comes amid claims from Darjean’s lawyers that Shilo has been uncooperative in disclosing his assets. They accuse him of living a lavish lifestyle, highlighted by his recent purchase of a Tesla Cybertruck, despite neglecting his significant financial obligations. In addition, Darjean’s legal team believes that Shilo’s father and brother have collected income on his behalf through promotional appearances and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) offers. They claim that information is critical to recovering assets for Shilo’s bankruptcy benefit, according to the filing reviewed by On SI.

Shilo’s lawyers dispute the allegations of non-cooperation, arguing that Shilo has been transparent in his dealings with the trustee. According to a separate filing, Shilo brought in several professionals to help with the case, including lawyers, an accountant and other financial experts. However, Sanders has appeared in several national television commercials for Google, KFC and others over the past year and has yet to report any income from those companies or transactions to court, according to initial files.

However, Darjean’s legal team claims that Shiloh’s bankruptcy case was affected by the “massive non-disclosure” and is seeking dismissal of the case, accusing Shilo of bad faith in his conduct. Despite these allegations, they argue that until the case is dismissed, Shilo and those associated with him should provide the necessary documents and information to the trustee.

The court filing also highlights potential financial ties between Shilo, his family and the University of Colorado. Darjean’s attorneys plan to serve subpoenas on Deion and Shedeur Sanders, as well as the university and the 5430 Alliance, a collective responsible for funding Colorado athletes through NIL settlements. They claim Deion Sanders has public appearances and social media posts with Shilo, which likely generated revenue. Darjean’s team suggests that Deion either knows about Shilo’s winnings or received them on his behalf.

Darjean’s legal efforts stem from a long-standing debt incurred by Shilo after a lawsuit in which Darjean claimed he suffered permanent injuries due to Shilo’s actions. In a Texas lawsuit, Darjean was awarded an $11.8 million default judgment after Shilo failed to appear in court. Although Shilo initially participated in preliminary proceedings, including a deposition and counterclaims, his absence at trial resulted in a judgment being entered against him.

While Shilo plays his the last year with the Buffaloeswho currently holds a 6-2 record, the court case remains a significant distraction for him and his family.