US EditionSanders is at forefront of large contingent of legacy players in this NFL draft class
- In the 1989 NFL draft, the Falcons chose Deion Sanders as the fifth overall pick.
- Sanders had leverage and wanted to play for Atlanta, where he wished to go.
- Sanders also excelled in baseball, having been drafted by the Yankees the year before.
- At the 1989 NFL combine, Sanders ran a 4.27-second 40-yard dash; he recalled, "the cheetah doesnt stretch before he goes and gets his prey."
- Sanders stated his sons face criticism, but they are "built for this" and raised to handle it.
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Sanders at forefront of large contingent of legacy players in NFL draft class - Wilmington News Journal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders thrived in his father’s offensive system in high school and emerged as one of college football’s top quarterbacks while playing for him at Jackson State and Colorado. Now, for the first time, the younger Sanders is about to be on his own, likely learning his next destination during Thursday’s first round of the NFL draft. Sanders is the highest-touted guy in this year’s class of legacy players — those with rel…
Sanders is at forefront of large contingent of legacy players in this NFL draft class
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Shedeur Sanders thrived in his father's offensive system in high school and emerged as one of college football's top quarterbacks while playing for him at Jackson State and Colorado.Now, for the first time, the younger Sanders is about to be on his own, likely learning his next destination during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft.Sanders is the highest-touted guy in this year's class of legacy players those with relatives…
‘Modest’ Shedeur Sanders leaving different impression with teams after controversial start to NFL draft process
The polarizing son of Deion Sanders has actually built better personal credibility for himself as of late, but he’s far from a shoo-in for a top pick.
Sanders regrets criticism of his son Shedeur ahead of the NFL draft, but says he's 'ready for this'
By ARNIE STAPLETON BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders never worried about his own NFL draft journey. He had the advantage of going where he wanted — Atlanta — because he was also a baseball star who had been drafted by the New York Yankees a year earlier. He also isn't worried about his sons' draft odysseys, even as highly touted quarterback Shedeur navigates heavy doses of negativity and safety Shilo is projected to go undrafted. “You have to …
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