Slated for release in 2026 on Netflix, a detailed documentary featuring Deion Sanders is underway.
In a thrilling turn of events, football legend Deion Sanders, erstwhile NFL superstar and current University of Colorado coach, is steering towards Netflix!
The much-anticipated three-part documentary, titled "PRIME TIME," is slated for a 2026 premiere, Netflix announced on a bustling Wednesday. As of now, the series is in production stages, aiming to delve into the electrifying saga of Sanders—a two-sport athlete who screened his acting chops on the football and baseball fields before diving into coaching.
Moreover, the documentary will shed light on Sanders' personal life—from his deep-rooted bond with his father, his harrowing suicide attempt, to the harrowing ordeal that led to the amputation of two of his toes due to blood clots. In a dashing press release, Sanders shared, "It's been a journey to finally tell my untouched narrative—my raw truth. I stand at the threshold of the third quarter of my life, known as Coach Prime, and I'm dying to share my past, present, and future with y'all. Y'all caught a glimpse of me each step of the way, but you never knew Deion... and I'm excited to lay it all out on the table for you."
As an otherworldly athlete who reigned supreme in various sports, Sanders intriguingly played 188 NFL games spanning 14 seasons, gracing teams such as the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens before hanging up his cleats. A defensive powerhouse, Sanders totaled 53 interceptions, caught nine touchdowns, recorded 296 tackles, and forced five fumbles in his professional career.
Furthermore, Sanders emblazoned his name in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 2001. He showcased his skills in 641 games, notching a .263 batting average, 39 home runs, 168 RBIs, scampering home 308 times, and stealing 186 bases. The charismatic center fielder earned his stripes with teams like the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants. In the 1992 World Series, Sanders put up an impressive 8-for-15 batting average, swiped five bases, scored four runs, and roped two doubles, leading his team—the Braves—to within arm's reach of the title, only to eventually succumb to the Toronto Blue Jays in six games.
Post-retirement, Sanders coached his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, during their burgeoning football careers before venturing into high school coaching and landing his first college job at Jackson State in 2020. Now, the widely acclaimed Coach Prime has spent the past two college football seasons leading the University of Colorado Buffaloes, who initially struggled with a 1-11 record upon his arrival but underwent a dramatic transformation. With his son and Travis Hunter by his side, Sanders reinvented the team, ultimately propelling them to an impressive 9-4 record in 2024, culminating in Hunter becoming the school's second Heisman Trophy recipient.
-Field Level Media
- Deion Sanders, the renowned NFL coach and University of Colorado team leader, is set to share his life story in a three-part Netflix documentary titled "PRIME TIME," scheduled for a 2026 premiere.
- As part of the series, the documentary aims to explore Sanders' personal life, including his bond with his father, his suicide attempt, and the loss of two toes due to blood clots.
- In the NFL, Sanders played 188 games over 14 seasons, representing teams like the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens.
- The documentary promises to reveal Sanders' journey in Major League Baseball, where he played from 1989 to 2001 and earned fame with teams like the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants.
- Currently, Coach Prime is leading the University of Colorado Buffaloes, a team he transformed from a struggling 1-11 record upon his arrival to an impressive 9-4 record in 2024, with his son, Travis Hunter, by his side.
