​Deion Sanders is one of the biggest names in college football currently. His Colorado Buffaloes team is yet to find major success, but he is already working towards it. The program began the 2026 season well, with two wins and a loss.Aside from results on the field, Sanders’ former players are also finding success in the NFL. He recently gave a message to one former player who has managed to get in an unexpected position.Deion Sanders praises Chiefs’ Kahlil BensonKahlil Benson is a 6-foot-6, 319-pound offensive tackle who played under Sanders at Colorado. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2026, after participating in the team’s rookie minicamp.Benson went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft despite starting 12 games at right tackle for Indiana’s undefeated 2025 College Football Playoff national championship team. His college career spanned Indiana (2020–2023 and 2025) and Colorado (2024).Deion Sanders Admits Colorado Made “Tremendous Mistakes” That Cost 2025 Season (Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images)With the Chiefs, he competed at right tackle and right guard during the offseason and training camp. When starting left tackle Josh Simmons sustained a back injury in the preseason, coaches shifted Benson to left tackle, a position he had never played in college. He started the 2026 season opener against the Denver Broncos and protected quarterback Patrick Mahomes, becoming the first undrafted rookie to start Week 1 on the Chiefs’ offensive line during Andy Reid’s 13-year tenure.Benson played in the first two games, both of which the Chiefs won. He played every offensive snap and allowed zero sacks. After the team’s Week 2 victory against the Indianapolis Colts, his mother LaTonya Benson felt happy for her son. She posted on X, “All smiles over here! Another great game @BensonKahlil. Way to get the win, Chiefs! Every practice & game gets you better! And I’m here for it ALL! #ChiefsKingdom #70theUDFA #MommaBensonEncourages.”Sanders saw the tweet and also added his own appreciation for his former player. He replied to the post with, “So proud, Mama! God bless y’all.”The head coach is known for standing up and propping up his ex-players. While he is praising his former player, the college coach is facing pressure for another player’s misfortune.Deion Sanders blamed for Travis Hunter’ poor performanceThe Jacksonville Jaguars have lost their Week 2 game against the Denver Broncos with a score of 20-13. After the game was over, many analysts including Jason Whitlock blamed Travis Hunter for his performance, who only played 37 defensive snaps. He blamed Sanders as well for ‘selling’ the player.The analyst wrote: “Say it with me. Travis Hunter is a bust. He’s a good kid. Deion sold him as a 2-way player and making history…. instead of selling him as ‘go be a shutdown corner’ and maybe play a handful of offensive snaps.”Deion Sanders will be focusing on his next game