Jun 17, 2014 · A two-time consensus All-American in football, Sanders was the 1988 Thorpe Award winner as the nation’s finest defensive back. His 14 career interceptions ranked among …

Feb 25, 2025 · Deion Sanders’ connection to Florida State runs deep. Arriving in Tallahassee in 1985, he quickly became one of the most electrifying players in college football history. Known …

Aug 30, 2019 · Detroit Lions: Barry Sanders (RB), Oklahoma State; Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick Thomas (LB), Alabama; Atlanta Falcons: Deion Sanders (CB), Florida State; The Falcons …

Jun 3, 1995 · When Deion Sanders intercepted a pass to preserve Florida State's 13-7 Sugar Bowl victory over Auburn in 1989, the flamboyant two-time All-American unwittingly changed …

Jul 5, 2017 · Sanders redefined the position of cornerback over his historic career winning the 1988 Jim Thorpe Award as a senior at Florida State and landing two-time consensus All …

Sep 29, 1989 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Deion Sanders’ academic legacy will never be repeated at a Florida college, a state university spokesman said today in response to a magazine story …

School: Florida State. Position: DB. 6-0, 195lb (183cm, 88kg) Born: August 9, 1967 (Age: 57-211d) Heisman Voting: 8th in 1988. Draft: 1st round, 5th overall of the 1989 NFL draft by the …

Feb 26, 2025 · Sanders was a three-sport star at Florida State in football, baseball and track – but football was his best sport. He was a two-time consensus All-American and won the 1988 …

For four years Deion Sanders shut down opposing receivers in the Seminole secondary. He notched 186 tackles over that time, but more impressively came away with 14 interceptions …

Sanders was a four-year starter at Florida State as a cornerback and punt returner. Sanders is widely considered the best cornerback to ever play the game. He was able to shut down half …