About

Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. (born August 9, 1967) is the rare athlete whose résumé reads like two full careers. As a lockdown NFL cornerback and explosive kick‑returner, he won two Super Bowls (San Francisco 49ers in 1994; Dallas Cowboys in 1995) and captured the 1994 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award. Simultaneously, he patrolled Major League Baseball outfields for nine seasons and appeared in the 1992 World Series with the Atlanta Braves. That double life earned him his famous nickname “Prime Time,” and in 2011, he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Today, fans call him “Coach Prime.” After three SWAC‑title seasons at Jackson State, Sanders took over the Colorado Buffaloes in 2023 and transformed a 1‑11 team into a 9‑4 Big 12 contender by 2024; the university rewarded him with a contract extension through 2029 that makes him one of college football’s highest‑paid coaches.

Bios

Position:	Coach
Weight:	90 kg
Hometown:	Fort Myers, Florida
Height:	6-1
Deion Sanders Net Worth	$60 Million

Before Fame

Sanders played his formative years in Fort Myers, Florida, and led football, baseball, basketball and track at North Fort Myers High School. He was called “Prime Time” by a friend who witnessed him scoring 30 points in a game of hoops. He was drafted in the sixth round by the Kansas City Royals in 1985, but took a scholarship at Florida State University instead. There he was a two-time football All-American, a starting outfielder who guided the Seminoles to the College World Series, and a track sprinter capable of qualifying for U.S. Olympic trials. His swagger, speed, and capacity to switch instantly between sports already were causing pro scouts to buzz long before he ever signed an NFL paycheck.

Trivia

• Two‑Sport Unicorn: Sanders is the sole individual to appear in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.
• Record Breaker: His 303 interception‑return yards in 1994 remain the third‑highest single‑season total in NFL history.
• Fast and Flashy: He once timed an unofficial 4.27‑second 40‑yard dash, arriving at the NFL Combine, logging the sprint, and departing without performing another drill—a tale that only served to fuel his legend.
• Prime on the Mic: He debuted with a rap album in 1994 titled Prime Time, demonstrating a passion for entertainment that would eventually find extension in television work on NFL Network and reality programming.
• Swagger to Spare: The gold jackets, bandanna, and dance moves were not merely for appearances—Sanders would frequently follow up with verbiage about making predictions with highlight‑reel plays shortly thereafter.

Family Life

Sanders has five children. His first marriage to Carolyn Chambers (1989‑1998) produced daughter Deiondra and son Deion Jr. He wed actress and model Pilar Biggers in 1999; they divorced in 2013 after welcoming three more children—sons Shilo and Shedeur and daughter Shelomi. All of the kids inherited their dad’s competitive streak: Deiondra works in sports management, Deion Jr. runs a lifestyle brand, Shilo plays defensive back, and Shedeur became Colorado’s record‑setting quarterback before a 2025 NFL draft call‑up, while Shelomi plays college basketball. Sanders’ long‑time relationship with Hollywood producer Tracey Edmonds ended amicably in late 2023. Despite headline‑grabbing break‑ups, Coach Prime remains deeply involved in his children’s lives, often praising them publicly and bringing Shilo and Shedeur onto his coaching rosters.

Associated With

• Bo Jackson: Another dual‑sport marvel; their careers are forever linked whenever fans debate the greatest two‑sport athletes.
• Jerry Rice & Steve Young: Teammates on the 49ers’ 1994 title squad, they relied on Sanders’ shutdown coverage during their Super Bowl XXIX run.
• Michael Irvin & Troy Aikman: Cowboys stars who shared the field with Sanders during Dallas’ 1995 championship season.
• Bobby Bowden: The legendary Florida State coach who gave Sanders freedom to play three varsity sports, shaping his early confidence.
• Shedeur Sanders: Deion’s quarterback son, whose rise under his father’s coaching underscores the family‑team bond that has become a hallmark of the Colorado program.