Social Media Feud Between NFL Stars: Deion Sanders vs. Xavier Smith Leads to Heated Debate

In Colorado, a disagreement between former safety Xavier Smith and NFL player Deion Sanders has sparked a social media frenzy. Smith accused Sanders of not making an effort to get to know him and of damaging the confidence of other players. This led to Shadeur Sanders, Colorado’s quarterback, defending his father and teammate Kaleb Mathis by posting a video of himself beating Smith in practice.

The debate escalated on social media as Smith’s new teammate at Austin Peay pointed out Mathis’ low receiving yards in 2023. Deion Sanders responded by reposting the teammate’s career stats with a humorous comment. Other social media users chimed in, questioning Shedeur Sanders’ potential draft status and pointing out Colorado’s 4-8 record in 2023.

Despite the controversy, it is surprising to see Shedeur and Deion engaging in this back-and-forth instead of following the advice of not punching down. Criticism is a part of being in the public eye, and reacting to it only seems to invite further criticism. It remains to be seen how this online feud will play out and what impact it may have on the individuals involved.