Deion Sanders, known by many nicknames, had a long football career full of success. But where did it start?
Known as “Prime Time” during his playing career, Sanders played four years in Tallahassee for the Florida State Seminoles. Let’s dive into his decorated career as a defensive back.
Where Did Deion Sanders Play College Football?
Deion Sanders played college football at Florida State in Tallahassee, Florida. He also played baseball and ran track and field.
He was a talented cornerback and return specialist in football and was named a two-time consensus All-American.
In 1988, he also received the renowned Jim Thorpe Award, which was received by only the nation’s top defensive back then.
From College Star to Hall of Famer:
After Sanders’ successful college career, the Atlanta Falcons selected him as the fifth overall player in the 1989 NFL Draft. He then had a long and prosperous 14-year career in the NFL.
In the NFL, he played for several popular teams at the time, including the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, then-Washington Redskins, and the Baltimore Ravens. During his career, he was known for his lightning speed, exceptional skill set, and outstandingly unique play style.
His astonishing professional career is not limited to just football. He was also a professional baseball player in the MLB, playing for the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants.
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Due to his success in both baseball and football, he set marks that might never be broken again. He is the only player to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. He is also the only man to hit an MLB home run and score an NFL touchdown in the same week.
During his coaching career, there have been rumors that Sanders might eventually find his way back to Tallahassee. He recently signed an extension to keep him in Boulder as the coach of Colorado through 2029, but after that, who knows where Coach Prime might go?
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