Deion Sanders Interceptions
Deion Sanders is one of the most famous NFL players of all time. He played for both the Atlanta Falcons and the San francisco 49ers, and in his 14-year career, he accumulated an amazing total of 53 career interceptions.
51 Interceptions with Falcons
Of Sanders’ 53 career interceptions, 51 of them occurred while playing for the Falcons. During his time there, he set a Falcons’ franchise record for most interceptions that still stands to this day. During that time, he was also selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and he was named the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 1994.
2 Interceptions with 49ers
In 1994, Deion Sanders moved to the San Francisco 49ers, where he earned another two interceptions. One of those interceptions was a memorable one – it came in the NFC Championship game and helped seal the victory for the 49ers. Sanders went on to play in the Super Bowl, which was won by the 49ers.
A Memorable Career
Deion Sanders played an incredible 14-year career in the NFL and is known for his brash and confident persona. His 53 interceptions are a testament to his greatness as a cornerback, and he will be remembered as one of the all-time greats.
Accomplishments:
- 51 interceptions with the Falcons
- 2 interceptions with the 49ers
- Set a Falcons’ franchise record for most interceptions
- Selected to the Pro Bowl four times
- Named AP Defensive Player of the Year in 1994
