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Deion Sanders is a legendary athlete. He is arguably the greatest cornerback in NFL history who also had a successful nine-year career in the MLB.
After a stint as an analyst, the Pro Football Hall of Famer has transitioned to a coaching role. In just three seasons as a college football coach, he has shown his ability as both a leader and recruiter. Sanders will lead the Colorado Buffaloes in his first season as a Division I FBS coach.
How has Deion Sanders performed in his coaching career?
Deion Sanders spent eight years coaching at the high school level, with four years as a head coach and four years as an offensive coordinator. In 2020, he was named the coach of the Jackson State Tigers, reinvigorating the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
His coaching debut was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the Tigers eventually took the field in the Spring of 2020. They finished just 4-3 in the shortened season. In his first full season leading the program, Sanders led Jackson State to an 11-2 record, which included an undefeated eight-game conference schedule. The 11 wins marked a program record as Jackson State was able to win the SWAC.
Sanders followed up his strong season on the field by showing off his recruiting ability as he landed Travis Hunter, the top prospect in the 2022 recruiting class. Hunter became the first five-star prospect to join an FCS program. The move put Sanders on the map as a recruiter.
The Tigers took another step forward when they returned to the field in 2022, winning all eight conference games while improving their overall record to 12-1. Sanders finished his tenure with a 27-6 record while breaking Jackson State's program record for wins twice.
He won two SWAC championships and was named SWAC Coach of the Year twice. Sanders won the 2021 Eddie Robinson Award, which is given to the top head coach in the FCS.
Deion Sanders' football career
Sanders recorded 512 tackles, 53 interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, 13 fumble recoveries and 10 defensive touchdowns in 14 seasons on the football field. He added 2,199 punt return yards and 3,523 kick return yards along with nine total return touchdowns. Furthermore, Sanders appeared on offense as a wide receiver in a limited role. He caught 60 passes for 784 yards and three touchdowns.
'Prime Time' won two Super Bowls and a Defensive Player of the Year Award while being named to eight Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro Teams. He was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011, his first year of eligibility.
Sanders was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team as well as the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He was a two-time unanimous All-American with the Florida State Seminoles and has also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
