Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional football cornerback and baseball outfielder; college football head coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/08/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Myers, Florida, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Deion Sanders
24/10/2026
Colorado lost 57-24 to Oklahoma State, a second-half collapse after leading 24-23 at halftime, dropping the Buffaloes to 2-5 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play. The defeat extended Colorado's losing streak to five games and intensified scrutiny of Deion Sanders and his coaching staff.
17/10/2026
Colorado lost 27-24 to No. 11 Utah at Folsom Field after a Hail Mary attempt on the final play, its fourth straight loss. The Buffaloes had erased a 13-0 deficit and taken a lead in the third quarter, and Sanders said he believed the team could turn its season around.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Deion Luwynn Sanders is a former American football and baseball player and current football coach. He is the only person to have played in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. After retiring as a player, he worked as a television analyst before becoming a high school coach, then head coach at Jackson State University in 2020, and head coach at the University of Colorado from 2023. As of October 2026, he is in his fourth season as Colorado's head coach, under contract through the 2029 season. |
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| Nickname | Prime Time; Coach Prime |
Physical Stats & More
| Listed Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Listed Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | North Fort Myers High School, North Fort Myers, Florida |
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| College | Florida State University (1985-1988) |
Personal Life
| Astrological Sign | Leo |
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Family
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| Notable Child | Shedeur Sanders, quarterback who played for his father at Jackson State and Colorado |
Career
| Professional Football (NFL) |
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| Professional Baseball (MLB) |
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| Broadcasting | Television analyst for CBS Sports, NFL Network and Barstool Sports | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Selected by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 1985 MLB draft but did not sign with the team | |
| 2. Held the NFL record for career touchdowns on returns when he retired | |
| 3. Was named one of Sports Illustrated's 25 Most Intriguing College Football Coaches of 2022 |
