Coach Prime said it best by keeping it short and sweet.
Deion Sanders Has One‑Word Reaction After Topping Fox Sports List originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
For decades, Deion Sanders has symbolized the pinnacle of athletic versatility. From dazzling fans at cornerback in the NFL to patrolling center field in Major League Baseball, Sanders made history as the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.
Now, Fox Sports has solidified his legacy once again by placing him at the top of their “Top 10 Multi-Sport Athletes of All-Time” list.
Sanders didn’t need a long caption to react. Sharing the graphic to his Instagram story, the 57-year-old Colorado Buffaloes coach simply wrote: “And!”
It was a fitting one-word flex, pairing confidence with acknowledgment that he remains in a class of his own. The list included other all-time greats like Bo Jackson, Jim Thorpe and Jackie Robinson, but it was Sanders who stood alone at No. 1.
Deion Sanders On and Off the Field, Which Has Inspired an Entire Generation
Deion Sanders’ multi-sport dominance was more than just highlight reels. In the NFL, “Prime Time” played 14 seasons, recorded 53 interceptions, returned nine for touchdowns and won two Super Bowls. He was an eight-time Pro Bowler, six-time All-Pro and a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2011.
In MLB, Sanders played nine seasons with four teams, hitting .263 and stealing 186 bases, including an impressive 1992 postseason with the Atlanta Braves where he hit .400 and stole five bases in eight games.
But Sanders’ legacy now reaches far beyond the field. As head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, he has transformed a struggling program into one of the most visible brands in college football. His bold leadership and cultural impact have drawn top recruits and massive attention to Boulder.
Despite recent health battles, including multiple surgeries and a cancer diagnosis, Sanders remained front-facing and inspirational through the entire ordeal, eventually announcing he was cancer-free in July.
Why Fox Sports’ No. 1 Ranking Carries Even More Weight Now
The Fox Sports list, which includes star athletes such as Charlie Ward, Jim Brown, Dave Winfield and Bob Hayes, celebrates an elite group that has shaped the definition of athletic excellence.
Sanders landing atop that list in 2025 is significant because it arrives not just in reflection of his playing days, but amid his reemergence as a prominent figure in sports media, leadership and inspiration.
Sanders’ one-word reaction wasn’t just about topping a list. It was a statement about survival, legacy and confidence.
That moment on Instagram, brief as it was, reminded the world that Coach Prime remains the blueprint for dual-sport greatness.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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