On February 7, 2026, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, NFL legend Deion Sanders, now head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes college team, brought his signature flair to the YouTube Super Bowl LX Flag Football Game.
This casual event, streamed live on the NFL’s YouTube channel, featured celebrities, musicians, and football icons playing a non-contact version of the sport to hype up the main Super Bowl on February 9.
Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and his father Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) and his father Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Sanders, a two-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Famer nicknamed “Prime Time” for his flashy style, coached Team Druski alongside comedian Druski.
They faced Team J. Balvin, led by former NFL player Ryan Clark, with quarterbacks Cam Newton and Michael Vick adding star power.
Participants included singer Benson Boone, country artist Kane Brown, and young talents like content creator RaKai Black, a promising football prospect known for his viral skills videos.
The highlight came during pre-game interactions when Sanders spotted something on RaKai. Approaching the young player with a mix of humour and mentorship, Sanders pointed to his ear and said, “You got earring in the wrong ear. I’m saying we got an earring in the wrong ear but we’ll talk about that later though. Left means something.”
Wild: Deion Sanders went over to RaKai and told him that his earring was on the wrong ear…
“Your earring is on the wrong ear, but we’ll talk about that later tho. Left means something.”
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Druski started laughing loudly close by, making the happy atmosphere even stronger. Sanders added, “No, you ain’t got it,” before the moment wrapped up with calls for “Raki” to join the action.
This conversation talks about a tradition from the 1980s and 1990s. Back then, if a man wore an earring in his right ear, people often thought he was gay. If he wore it in his left ear, they usually thought he was straight. At 58, Sanders embodied this “old philosophy,” using it to gently school the younger generation in a fun way.
Deion Sanders’ coaching philosophy in action
Sanders’ comment aligns with his strict disciplinary approach as a coach. He has long enforced rules against earrings during team activities, once calling out a Colorado player in 2025 for hiding them under Band-Aids, saying it shows a lack of focus.
“If you can’t follow simple instructions, how can you handle the big plays?” Sanders has often remarked in interviews, emphasising discipline as key to success.
Team Druski lost to Team J. Balvin, but Sanders’ energy made the game enjoyable. His post-game jokes about Druski added excitement. This event highlights the growing popularity of flag football, which may be included in the Olympics.
For NFL fans, it shows how the league combines sports, culture, and personality. Legends like Sanders connect different generations. As he prepares for another college season, this viral clip emphasizes his role as a mentor both on and off the field.