Deion Sanders American Baseball Player From Fort Myers
Deion Sanders · baseball player and american football player · American
Known for
Biography
Born on 9 August 1967 in Fort Myers, Deion Sanders is an American baseball player. Deion Sanders has lined up for Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons.
Early life
He attended Talladega College, finishing in 2020; Florida State University; and North Fort Myers High School.
Career
The records list him as a cornerback. He has played for 11 teams on record, including Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens.
On screen, the records list 4 credits, among them Celtic Pride (1996). Deion Sanders has released 2 albums on record, including The Encore Remix (2005).
Recognition
He won the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Personal life
He is the father of Shedeur Sanders, and has 2 children in total.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | Cornerback | |
| Atlanta Falcons | Cornerback | |
| Baltimore Ravens | Cornerback | |
| Cincinnati Reds | Cornerback | |
| Dallas Cowboys | Cornerback | |
| Florida State Seminoles football | Cornerback | |
| Gulf Coast League Yankees | Cornerback | |
| New York Yankees | Cornerback | |
| San Francisco 49ers | Cornerback | |
| San Francisco Giants | Cornerback | |
| Washington Commanders | Cornerback |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Football Hall of Fame | Won |
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008– | Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love | TV series | |
| 2007– | Put Up Your Dukes | TV series | |
| 2006– | Thursday Night Football | TV series | |
| 1996 | Celtic Pride | Film |
Discography
2 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Encore Remix | Album |
| 1995 | Prime Time | Album |
Deion Sanders on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 5.5M @deionsanders
- Engagement rate
- 0.18% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 9,718
- Average comments
- 158 Based on the last 6 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Deion Sanders Photos
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Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Deion Sanders?
Deion Sanders is 59 years old, born on 9 August 1967 in Fort Myers.
What is Deion Sanders known for?
Deion Sanders is a cornerback who has played for Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons.
How tall is Deion Sanders?
Deion Sanders is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Deion Sanders’s nationality?
Deion Sanders is American, born in Fort Myers.
Has Deion Sanders won any awards?
Yes. Deion Sanders won Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q954184), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Flickr user ericifeng · CC BY 2.0
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