Deion Sanders was drafted No. 5 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 127 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 188
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1272nd at Florida State
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 6
The pick
How Deion Sanders came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 127 career approximate value
- Games played
- 188
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1272nd among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3528% of career value
- Final season
- 200516 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Deion Sanders.
Oklahoma State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Alabama · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Georgia
Florida State in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#19
Antonio Cromartie
DB · LAC · 2006
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#25
Xavier Rhodes
DB · MIN · 2013
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#46
Samari Rolle
DB · TEN · 1998
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#94
Chris Hope
DB · PIT · 2002
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Terrell Buckley
DB · GB · 1992
Florida State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Deion Sanders in the 1989 NFL Draft
Deion Sanders is a Defensive back out of Florida State selected No. 5 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft. 188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 127 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Deion Sanders drafted?
Deion Sanders was selected No. 5 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/deion-sanders.
What college did Deion Sanders play for?
Deion Sanders played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Deion Sanders's NFL career turn out?
188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 127 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/deion-sanders.