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DEION SANDERS


6'1" / 175lbs. 

Defensive Back / Quarterback
BIO
The GOAT

THE BEST DB IN NFL HISTORY HAILS FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE.

From High School, Deion has athleticism jumping off the charts. One coach reported jumping so high he cut his eyebrow on the basketball rim. Wow!

4 sport athlete who excelled in football, baseball, track, and basketball. Played at North Ft. Myers under legendary hs coach Ron Hoover.

Named to inaugural Florida-Georgia All-Star game in June 1985 (after the first 22 had been chosen).

Ultimately named to Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) All Century Team, consisting of the top 33 players in the last 100 years.

Signed with Florida State to play under the legendary Bobby Bowden and Mickey Andrews.

"IF YOU LOOK GOOD, YOU FEEL GOOD. IF YOU FEEL GOOD, YOU PLAY GOOD. IF YOU PLAY GOOD, THEY PAY GOOD"



HIGH SCHOOL
North Fort Myers
RED KNIGHTS

Fort Myers, FL

AREA IN FLORIDA
Southwest Area

13Lee Collier Charlotte



NFL HALL OF FAMER


BRONZE STATUE IN CANTON
GOLD JACKET
NFL Logo
NFL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
2011
CB

The Ultimate!
DEION LUWYNN SANDERS ... FIRST-ROUND SELECTION (5TH PLAYER OVERALL) BY ATLANTA, 1989 … CAREER TDS: SIX ON PUNT RETURNS, THREE ON KICKOFF RETURNS, NINE ON INTERCEPTIONS, ONE FUMBLE RECOVERY; AND THREE RECEIVING … 53 CAREER INTERCEPTIONS … MEMBER OF NFL’S ALL-DECADE TEAM OF 1990S AS BOTH CORNERBACK, PUNT RETURNER … LED NFL IN PUNT RETURNS, 1998 … LED NFC IN KICKOFFS, 1992; INTERCEPTIONS, 1991, 1993 … FIRST-TEAM ALL-PRO NINE TIMES … EIGHT PRO BOWLS … BORN AUGUST 9, 1967 IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA.



NFL DRAFTEE
1989 DRAFT

Atlanta Falcons
FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK

5TH OVERALL PICK
Drafted out of Florida State


COLLEGE CHOICE(S)
Florida State University
Signed Letter of Intent
Wed, Feb 6, 1985 9:00 AM

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DEION SANDERS BIO


The GOAT

THE BEST DB IN NFL HISTORY HAILS FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE.

From High School, Deion has athleticism jumping off the charts. One coach reported jumping so high he cut his eyebrow on the basketball rim. Wow!

4 sport athlete who excelled in football, baseball, track, and basketball. Played at North Ft. Myers under legendary hs coach Ron Hoover.

Named to inaugural Florida-Georgia All-Star game in June 1985 (after the first 22 had been chosen).

Ultimately named to Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) All Century Team, consisting of the top 33 players in the last 100 years.

Signed with Florida State to play under the legendary Bobby Bowden and Mickey Andrews.

"IF YOU LOOK GOOD, YOU FEEL GOOD. IF YOU FEEL GOOD, YOU PLAY GOOD. IF YOU PLAY GOOD, THEY PAY GOOD"



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DEION SANDERS STATS



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DEION SANDERS HONORS


1985 -- Florida-Georgia All-Star
1986 -- 3rd Team All-American
1987 -- 1st Team All-American
1988 -- Jim Thorpe Award
1988 -- 1st Team All-American
1991 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1992 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1993 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1994 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1995 -- Super Bowl Champion
1995 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1996 -- Super Bowl Champion
1996 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1997 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1998 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
1999 -- NFL All-Pro -- First Team
2011 -- Pro Football Hall of Fame
2011 -- College Football Hall of Fame


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DEION SANDERS PHOTOS


DEION SANDERS VIDEOS


The Most Exciting Player in Florida State History || Deion Sanders Florida State Highlights

Favorite Video

Deion Sanders' incredible highlights at Florida State | College Football Mixtape

Favorite Video

Deion "Prime Time" Sanders Pro Football Hall of Fame Speech

Favorite Video

DEION SANDERS RECRUITING


Florida State University
Signed Letter of Intent
Wed, Feb 6, 1985 9:00 AM

KNOWN RECRUITING OFFERS

PREVIOUS FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SIGNEES

College Teammates of Deion Sanders
1982 Signing Class
1983 Signing Class
1984 Signing Class




1985 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SIGNING CLASS

College Teammates of Deion Sanders in the same 1985 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SEMINOLES Signing Class
DB/QB
North Fort Myers HS
Ft. Myers, FL
Ft. Myers, FL
FL

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SIGNEES AFTER DEION

College Teammates of Deion Sanders Who Signed To FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY After 1985
1986 Signing Class
WR/FS
Mainland HS
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach
FL
1987 Signing Class
1988 Signing Class
NG
North Fort Myers HS
Ft. Myers, FL
Ft. Myers, FL
FL



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DEION SANDERS TEAMMATES


As a Senior, 1984 Season at
North Fort Myers Senior High School
(Fort Myers, FL)
Coached By HEAD COACH Ron Hoover

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JAMES CHANEY
NG · 5'11", 244lbs.
CLASS OF 1988
Vids / Recruiting
 FSU
 
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RICHARD FAIN
CB · 6'0", 195lbs.
CLASS OF 1986
Vids / Recruiting
 UF
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DEION SANDERS
DB/QB · 6'1", 175lbs.
CLASS OF 1985
Vids / Recruiting
 FSU


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