The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is counting down the Top 50 players in Atlanta Falcons history during the franchise’s 50th anniversary season. No. 3 is cornerback Deion Sanders.
Years played for Falcons: One of the most polarizing athletes of the 20th century, Deion Sanders began his Hall of Fame career right here in Atlanta. “Prime Time”, “Neon Deion”, whatever you want to call him, one word can easily sum of the two-sport star’s athletic career: electrifying. The high-stepping Sanders could do it all. The two-time consensus All-American out of Florida State was drafted fifth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft after the New York Yankees plucked him in the 30th round of the 1988 MLB Draft.