10 Reasons Why Deion Sanders is the GOAT of the NFL

2023-09-18

Dual-sport athlete - The only athlete in history to play in the NFL and MLB in the same season. He was an 8-time Pro Bowl selection in the NFL and a 4-time All-Star in the MLB.
Longest interception return - His record-breaking interception return for a touchdown of 98 yards still stands today.
Touchdown receptions - He scored 22 touchdowns on receptions in his career. He was the first player to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl and the Pro Bowl.
Defensive back - He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s as a defensive back.
Yards per return - He ranks first in career punt return yards, first in career punt return touchdowns, and first in career punt return average.
Hall of Fame - He was inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
All-Pro selections - He was a 6-time All-Pro selection and a 5-time All-Pro selection at cornerback.
Super Bowl champion - He won back-to-back Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL Network analyst - He is currently an analyst on the NFL Network, where he provides analysis on the game.
Businessman - He is also a successful businessman, owning several businesses and real estate investments.