NFL icon Deion Sanders declared playing in the MLB was more difficult than the pinnacle of American football - but he loved the ‘challenge’.
Sanders is considered one of the best athletes in sports history after sensationally starring in both the NFL and MLB during his playing days, and he is now thriving as a coach in college. In his first full season, Sanders led HBCU outfit Jackson State to the Southwestern Athletic Conference title with an 11-2 record before securing a move to Colorado, where he will coach in 2023.
The 55-year-old enjoyed a stellar NFL career and is largely believed by many to be the best cornerback in league history. After being selected fifth overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, Sanders played for the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens.
