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Deion Sanders has spent decades embracing life in the spotlight, as “Prime Time,” as an artist of self-promotion, as a brash two-sport star turned controversial coach.
When he was selected by the Falcons with the fifth overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, Sanders was relieved. The Florida State cornerback, draped in gold chains, said he was worried he could have ended up in Detroit, declaring that he “would’ve asked for so much money they would’ve had to put me on layaway.”
Shedeur Sanders doesn’t share his father’s style. He likely won’t enjoy a similar draft experience, either.
Leaving Colorado as a toss-up contender for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, Sanders’ stock now looks as if it has been hit with tariffs, leaving the draft’s most intriguing player in jeopardy of suffering an Aaron Rodgers-like free fall late into the first round — or beyond.