Bleacher Report · Apr 25, 2024
Video: Deion Sanders Talks NIL, CFB Transfer Portal, Bronny James' Future, More
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders was at a loss to ponder what his college life would've been like if he had played during the NIL era.
In an appearance on All The Smoke, Sanders joked that "I would really need Jesus to come down himself" to offer some guidance.
The Hall of Fame cornerback was certainly ahead of his time in terms of marketing himself and understanding how much money he stood to gain off the field. He was a massive star before he ever stepped onto an NFL field.
Sanders was, however, careful to caution that today's college athletes shouldn't miss the forest for the trees.
