Deion Sanders (born August 9, 1967) is an American football coach and former player. As of February 2025, he is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes at the University of Colorado Boulder. He played as a cornerback and represented five franchises in the NFL, including Atlanta Falcons (1989–1993), San Francisco 49ers (1994), Dallas Cowboys (1995–1999), Washington Redskins (2000), and Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005). during his 14-year career. Sanders also played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine seasons as an outfielder.
During his playing days, he won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1995 and 1996 with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, respectively. Deion "Prime Time" Sanders played his final NFL season with the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, after which he retired and joined the NFL Network as an analyst. During his formative years, Sanders attended North Fort Myers High School, where he was a letterman and All-State honoree in football, basketball, and baseball. He then played college football as a cornerback for the Florida State Seminoles.
| Name | Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. |
| Age | 57 years (as of February 2025) |
| Residence | Canton, Texas |
| Source of wealth | College Football Coach, Professional NFL player (retired), Professional MLB player (retired), Media Personality |
| Cumulative Salary Earnings | $33.5 million over 14 seasons in the NFL, $13.2 million over 9 seasons in the MLB |
| Brands Endorsed | Nike, Boost Mobile Pepsi, Sega, Burger King, American Express, and Pizza Hut |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Charities supported | Prime 5 |
*Note: No reliable data for Deion Sanders' endorsement earnings post-2013 has been made available.
How much is Deion Sanders' Net Worth in 2025?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Deion Sanders has a net worth of around $45 million as of February 2025.
Deion Sanders' Career Earnings
Throughout his 14-year NFL career, Sanders earned a little over $33.5 million in cumulative earnings (via Spotrac). Additionally, he made around $13 million from baseball salaries and bonuses, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Deion Sanders NFL Earnings
| Year | Team | Salary | Signing Bonus | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Atlanta Falcons | $450,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,450,000 |
| 1990 | Atlanta Falcons | $550,000 | - | $550,000 |
| 1991 | Atlanta Falcons | $650,000 | - | $650,000 |
| 1992 | Atlanta Falcons | $750,000 | - | $1,912,666 |
| 1993 | Atlanta Falcons | $825,000 | - | $1,987,666 |
| 1994 | San Francisco 49ers | $1,134,000 | - | $1,134,000 |
| 1995 | Dallas Cowboys | $178,000 | - | $178,000 |
| 1996 | Dallas Cowboys | $492,000 | - | $492,000 |
| 1997 | Dallas Cowboys | $335,000 | - | $335,000 |
| 1998 | Dallas Cowboys | $5,878,999 | - | $5,878,999 |
| 1999 | Dallas Cowboys | $3,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $6,500,000 |
| 2000 | Washington Redskins | $500,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,500,000 |
| 2004 | Baltimore Ravens | $1,500,000 | - | $1,500,000 |
| 2005 | Baltimore Ravens | $1,300,000 | $200,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 14 seasons | $17,542,999 | $12,700,000 | $33,568,331 |
How much does Deion Sanders earn in a year?
As of February 2025, Deion Sanders has an annual salary of $6 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Deion Sanders contract and Salary details with the Colorado Buffaloes
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Deion Sanders signed a 5-year coaching contract with the Colorado Buffaloes worth $29.5 million.
Deion Sanders Endorsements
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sanders has worked with Nike, Pepsi, Sega, Burger King, American Express, and Pizza Hutand Boost Mobile.
Deion Sanders Charity Work
In 2018, Sanders announced that he would be joining hands with the Kosh Network to work on the 'Prime 5' project which aims at raising $21 million throughout 2019 to help fight poverty in Dallas (via Forbes).
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FAQ's on Deion Sanders
A. Deion Sanders has won two Super Bowls in his career. He won Super Bowl XXIX with the San Francisco 49ers and he won Super Bowl XXX with the Dallas Cowboys.
A. Deion Sanders has played for a total of 5 NFL teams in his career. He has played for the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens.
A. Deion Sanders retired from the NFL in 2006 after the end of the 2005 NFL season with the Baltimore Ravens.
A. Yes, Deion Sanders was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
A. Yes, Sanders has famously played in both an NFL game and a National League Championship Series game on the same day on Oct. 11, 1992.
