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Deion Sanders
6'1", 175 lbs.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 Senior High School
Red KnightsFort Myers, FL
AREA IN FLORIDA
Southwest Area
LEGACY
PLAYER 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
STATS
PRO FOOTBALL
Atlanta Falcons
FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK
5th Overall Draft Pick
COLLEGE CHOICES
SIGNED LOI WITH
Florida State University Seminoles
(Tallahassee, FL)
Class of 1985 Signing Class
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