Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders

Deion Luwynn Sanders , nicknamed "Prime Time" and "Neon Deion", is a former National Football League cornerback and Major League Baseball outfielder who currently works as an NFL Network analyst. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 6, 2011. Sanders is considered one of the most versatile athletes in sporting history because he played two sports at multiple positions. In the NFL, he played primarily at cornerback, but also occasionally as a running back, wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner. He played for the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the...
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quick facts
Birthdate:August 9, 1967
Birthplace:Fort Myers, Florida
Age:44
Height:6' 1"
Weight:198 lbs.
All Positions Played:Cornerback, Wide receiver, Kick returner, Punt returner
Education:Florida State University, North Fort Myers High School
Also known as:Neon Deion, Deion Luwynn Sanders, Deion Sanders

Former football teams for Deion Sanders

Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Cornerback
Tenure:2004 - 2005 (1 year)
Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
Cornerback
Tenure:2000 - 2000 (less than 1 year)
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
Cornerback
Tenure:1995 - 1999 (4 years)
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Cornerback
Tenure:1994 - 1994 (less than 1 year)
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
Cornerback
Tenure:1989 - 1993 (4 years)

TV appearances by Deion Sanders

Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love
Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love
Series Aired: 2008
Number of seasons:1
Genre:Reality television
Put Up Your Dukes
Put Up Your Dukes
Series Aired: September 4, 2007
Genre:Talk show, Sports
Network:NFL Network
Run to the Playoffs
Run to the Playoffs
Series Aired: November 23, 2006
Genre:Sports
Network:NFL Network
The NFL Today
The NFL Today
Series Aired: September 13, 1964
Number of seasons:2
Network:CBS

TV shows created or produced by Deion Sanders

TitleRoleFirst AiredGenre
Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love Produced 2008 Reality television
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Education

Florida State University
Florida State University
Location:Tallahassee
Colors:Garnet, Gold
Mascot:Seminole

The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation. The university...
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NFL players from Florida State University
NamePositionMost recent team
Antonio Cromartie Cornerback New York Jets
Kamerion Wimbley Linebacker Tennessee Titans
Sebastian Janikowski Placekicker Oakland Raiders
Leon Washington Running back Seattle Seahawks
Brodrick Bunkley Defensive tackle New Orleans Saints
Chauncey Davis Defensive end Chicago Bears
Darnell Dockett Defensive tackle Arizona Cardinals
Alex Barron Offensive tackle Seattle Seahawks
Mario Henderson Offensive tackle San Diego Chargers
Lawrence Timmons Linebacker Pittsburgh Steelers
Anquan Boldin Wide receiver Baltimore Ravens
Greg Jones Running back Jacksonville Jaguars
Andre Fluellen Defensive tackle Detroit Lions
Geno Hayes Linebacker Chicago Bears
Letroy Guion Defensive tackle Minnesota Vikings
Graham Gano Placekicker Washington Redskins
Preston Parker Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Christian Ponder Quarterback Minnesota Vikings
Myron Rolle Cornerback Pittsburgh Steelers
Everette Brown Defensive end Detroit Lions
Richard Goodman Wide receiver San Diego Chargers
Markus White Linebacker Washington Redskins
Tony Carter Cornerback Denver Broncos
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Hometown of Deion Sanders

Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Florida
Population:575

Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 62,298 in the 2010 census, a 29.23 percent increase over the 2000 figure. The city is one of two major cities that make up the Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metropolitan Statistical Area, the other...
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Places Deion Sanders has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Deion Sanders
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Atlanta 420,003
B Fort Myers 62,298
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Personal relationships of Deion Sanders

  • Pilar Sanders
    Pilar Sanders
    Wed: 5/21/1999
  • Carolyn Chambers
    Carolyn Chambers
    Married 8 years
Significant OtherRelationshipDate StartedDate EndedDuration
Pilar Sanders Marriage May 21, 1999
Carolyn Chambers Marriage Sept. 14, 1989 1998 8 years
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    How tall is Deion Sanders?
  • A:
    He is 6 feet, 1 inch tall.
  • Q:
    Where was Deion Sanders born?
  • A:
    Deion Sanders was born in Fort Myers.
  • Q:
    What year was Deion Sanders drafted into the National Football League?
  • A:
    He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons as the number 5 overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft.
  • Q:
    Which positions has Deion Sanders played?
  • A:
    Deion Sanders has played the roles of Left fielder, Center fielder and Outfielder.
  • Q:
    Where did Deion Sanders go to school?
  • A:
    Deion Sanders attended Florida State University.

Awards & Accolades

  • Jim Thorpe Award
    1988
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