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Deion Sanders is the Greatest NFL Cornerback to Ever Play the Game
With 8 Pro Bowls, 6 All-Pros, 2 Super Bowls, and a DPOY, Deion Sanders is universally viewed as the greatest cornerback in NFL history
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Deion Sanders was a part of the stacked 1989 draft class that also featured Troy Aikman and Barry Sanders. He was drafted fifth overall by the Falcons out of Florida St. As a rookie, Deion Sanders picked off five passes and forced two fumbles, while starting in 10 games. By the 1991 season, he made his first out of eight Pro Bowls, and the next season he made his first out of six All-Pro teams including 1994 where he won DPOY and won his first Super Bowl with the 49ers in his only year there. The next year he won again, but with Dallas.
DEION SANDERS IS THE GREATEST NFL CORNERBACK TO EVER PLAY THE GAME
No cornerback has ever been able to do what Deion Sander has done, especially his 1994 season where he returned three interceptions for touchdowns, which helped lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl. He led the NFL in non-offensive touchdowns in 1990, 1991, and 1998. In 1994, he was third in MVP voting but lost to his teammate, Steve Young while still taking home DPOY honors.
During his phenomenal NFL career, he played baseball at the MLB level as well and became the only player to play in a Super Bowl and a World Series. “Primetime” was known for his flare that accentuated his talent on the football field and made his legendary return skills on special teams and from interceptions even more special. He was a lockdown cornerback and a natural playmaker that will go down as one of the most talented athletes ever and the greatest NFL cornerback to ever play the game.
Deion Sanders' HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 10, 2021
- 8x Pro Bowl
- 6x 1st Team All-Pro, 2x 2nd Team as CB
- 2x 1st Team All-Pro as KR/PR
- 2x Super Bowl Champ
- 1994 NFL DPOY
- 1990s All-Decade Team (CB & PR)
- Only athlete to play in a Super Bowl & World Series
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Deion Sanders' ranks in NFL history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 10, 2021
- 2nd in career Non-Offensive TD (19)
- 4th in career INT RET YDS (1,331)
- T-4th in season INT RET TD (3)
- T-5th in career INT RET TD (9)
- 5th in season INT RET YDS (303)
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Deion Sanders #Falcons ranks:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 10, 2021
- T-1st in career PR TD (2)
- Longest PR (79 YDS)
- 2nd in career KR TD (3)
- T-2nd in career INT RET TD (3) & KR (147)
- 3rd in career INT RET YDS (520) & KR YDS (3,388)
- T-4th in season INT (7)
- 5th in career PR YDS (789)pic.twitter.com/7RvkhhiNJM
Deion Sanders' ranks in San Francisco #49ers history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 10, 2021
- 1st in season INT RET YDS (303)
- T-1st in season INT RET TD (3)
- T-2nd in career INT RET TD (3)
- 3rd Longest INT RET (93 YDS)
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Most career PR TD in Dallas #Cowboys history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 10, 2021
1. Deion Sanders (4)
T2. Kevin Williams, Kelvin Martin, & Bob Hayes (3)
T5. Dwayne Harris, Dez Bryant, 2 others (2)
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Deion Sanders' ranks in Dallas #Cowboys history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 10, 2021
- 1st in career PR TD (4) & YDS/PR (13.3)
- T-1st in season PR TD (2)
- 3rd in career PR YDS (1,184)
- 3rd in season YDS/PR (15.6)
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