Deion Sanders might be looking to jump to the NFL. 

The Colorado Buffaloes head coach has “very strong interest” in the Raiders’ sideline opening, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Saturday. 

Las Vegas is in the process of finding a replacement for Antonio Pierce, who was fired from the job earlier this week. 

The franchise has reached out to interview around six candidates for various positions. This list includes former Jets head coach Robert Saleh, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.

Earlier this week, Sanders revealed what it would take for him to leave Boulder for an NFL head coaching job. 

“The only way I would consider is to coach my sons,” Sanders said on “GMA3” on Wednesday, emphasizing the plural form of “sons.”

Shedeur Sanders, the quarterback for the Buffaloes, is expected to be a top selection in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. However, his brother, Shilo Sanders, who plays as a safety, is not garnering as much attention from NFL teams.

Since taking over two years ago, Sanders has led Colorado to a notable improvement. The Buffaloes went from a disappointing 1-10 record in 2022 to 4-8 in his first year in 2023, and achieved an impressive 9-4 record in the most recent season.

After going 4-13 in 2024, the Raiders are looking for a new leader on the sidelines as they begin an era that includes Tom Brady as a minority owner. 

The future Hall of Fame quarterback will reportedly have “a lot” of influence on who becomes the next Raiders head coach. 

The Raiders haven’t won a playoff game since 2003, making the playoffs just twice in 21 years. 

During the same “GMA3” appearance, Sanders expressed his love for the university despite NFL rumors surrounding the football legend. 

“I love Colorado. Now, I love my Buffaloes. I love everything that we’re building,” he said. “I love everything that we’re doing and I love Boulder, Colorado. I do.”