Deion Sanders

Former professional football cornerback and baseball outfielder; college football head coach

American Fort Myers, Florida, United States Leo

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional football cornerback and baseball outfielder; college football head coach
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth09/08/1967
Age59 years
BirthplaceFort Myers, Florida, United States
Zodiac SignLeo

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

SummaryDeion 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.
NicknamePrime Time; Coach Prime

Physical Stats & More

Listed Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed Weight195 lb (88 kg)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolNorth Fort Myers High School, North Fort Myers, Florida
CollegeFlorida State University (1985-1988)

Personal Life

Astrological SignLeo
Spouses
  • Carolyn Chambers (1989-1998)
  • Pilar Biggers-Sanders (1999-2013)

Family

Children
Notable ChildShedeur Sanders, quarterback who played for his father at Jackson State and Colorado

Career

Professional Football (NFL)
PositionCornerback
Draft1989 NFL Draft, 1st round, 5th overall pick
Teams
  • Atlanta Falcons (1989-1993)
  • San Francisco 49ers (1994)
  • Dallas Cowboys (1995-1999)
  • Washington Redskins (2000)
  • Baltimore Ravens (2004-2005)
Honors
  • NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994)
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2011)
  • Member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
  • Member of the NFL All-Time Team (2020)
Professional Baseball (MLB)
PositionOutfielder
Years Active
  • 1989-1995
  • 1997
  • 2001
Coaching
Prime Prep AcademyHead coach, 2012-2013
Trinity Christian School (Cedar Hill, Texas)Offensive coordinator, 2017-2020
Jackson State UniversityHead football coach, 2020-2022; won consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference titles in 2021 and 2022
University of ColoradoHead football coach, 2023-present; finished 3-9 in 2025 season
Colorado contractFive-year agreement running through the 2029 season
BroadcastingTelevision analyst for CBS Sports, NFL Network and Barstool Sports
Other Recognition
  • Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2023)
  • College Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2011)

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

Also born on 9 August

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