Deion Sanders
Two-sport NFL star
Deion Sanders is a former American professional athlete who played both football and baseball at the highest levels, known for his flamboyant style and self-given nickname "Prime Time." As a cornerback, he won two Super Bowls and is considered among the greatest defensive players in NFL history.
Now a college football coach, he's often called simply "Coach Prime": Deion Sanders turned around Colorado's football program.
Defensive back covering receivers
- shutdownCessation of operations
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- pick-sixInterception for touchdown
- defenseProtection against harm
NFL · 49ers · man-to-man · coverage · lockdown · ball hawk · return specialist · punt return
Skill at impressive presentation
- flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- spectacleVisually striking event
- limelightCenter of public notice
flair · iconic · flamboyant · swagger · bravado · trash-talk · celebration · high-stepping
Motorcycle for both surfaces
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- eliteSuperior select group
- draft pickAthlete chosen by team
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
professional · hall-of-famer · all-star · Pro Bowl · MVP · championship · endorsements · Nike
Pro baseball organization
- outfielderPlayer beyond the infield
- center fieldMiddle outfield position
- YankeesNew York baseball franchise
- RedsCold War political suspects
Giants · batting · speed · World Series · Bo Jackson · dual-sport · diamond · at-bat
Mississippi HBCU in capital
- HBCUFour-letter educational acronym
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
- transfersRelocates or hands off
- portalImposing entrance or gate
motivation · discipline · rebuild · college football · head coach · NCAA
cornerback
Defensive back covering receivers
- shutdownCessation of operations
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- pick-sixInterception for touchdown
defense · NFL · 49ers · man-to-man · coverage · lockdown · ball hawk · return specialist · punt return · touchdown
showmanship
Skill at impressive presentation
- flashyShowy, often tastelessly so
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- spectacleVisually striking event
limelight · flair · iconic · flamboyant · swagger · bravado · trash-talk · celebration · high-stepping · gold chains
dual-sport
Motorcycle for both surfaces
- versatilityCapacity for varied applications
- eliteSuperior select group
- draft pickAthlete chosen by team
rookie · professional · hall-of-famer · all-star · Pro Bowl · MVP · championship · endorsements · Nike · jersey
MLB
Pro baseball organization
- outfielderPlayer beyond the infield
- center fieldMiddle outfield position
- YankeesNew York baseball franchise
Reds · Giants · batting · speed · World Series · Bo Jackson · dual-sport · diamond · at-bat · lineup
Jackson State
Mississippi HBCU in capital
- HBCUFour-letter educational acronym
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
- transfersRelocates or hands off
portal · motivation · discipline · rebuild · college football · head coach · NCAA
- Black AthletesJackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, LeBron James
- Football HistoryNFL, rugby, Super Bowl, Heisman Trophy, Hall of Fame
- Texas SportsMavericks, Rangers, AT&T Stadium, Cotton Bowl, Emmitt Smith
- Multi-Sport AthletesBo Jackson, Jim Thorpe, Jackie Robinson, decathlete, decathletes
- Cincinnati RedsJohnny Bench, Pete Rose, Tom Seaver
- Atlanta SportsAtlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Dream, United
Deion SandersJerry Rice
quarterback · running back · wide receiver · offensive lineman · ball carrier
Sanders, sander, sand, sands, sandy, sandier, sandiest, sanding, sanded