Former Colorado QB Takes Subtle Shot at Deion Sanders After NFL Draft
Kaidon Salter, former Colorado quarterback, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft after a challenging season, but received an invite to the Tennessee Titans' rookie camp. He took to social media to express gratitude, thanking Liberty and former coach Hugh Freeze, but made no mention of Deion Sanders or the University of Colorado. The omission sparked criticism from fans who noted Colorado gave him a platform and opportunity after his transfer from Liberty.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter didn’t quite finish his college career on the high note he had hoped.Because of his rocky 2025 season, Salter’s draft stock took a pretty significant hit. He entered the 2026 draft with a chance to still be a late-round selection, but 10 QBs heard their named called during the three-day event — Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, Drew Allar, Cade Klubnik, Cole Payton, Taylen Green, Athan Kaliakmanis, Behren Morton, and Garrett Nussmeier — but Salter wasn’t one of them.However, his NFL dreams are still alive as he was invited to Tennessee…
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