Deion Sanders primarily played as a cornerback in football. He was known as a defensive back (DB) throughout his career and started at right cornerback in games

. Additionally, Sanders occasionally played as a wide receiver (WR), making him a versatile two-way player in the NFL

. In college at Florida State, he played cornerback and was also a punt returner, earning the Jim Thorpe Award as the best defensive back in 1988

. In the NFL, he played for several teams including the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens, mostly at cornerback but sometimes also contributing on offense as a wide receiver