Deion Sanders reveals he interviewed for three Power 5 job

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders is known for his amazing play on the field and off the field for his blunt but straightforward approach. And when it came to top FBS programs trying to pry him away from Jackson State, Sanders gave us the straightforward truth.

During an interview on the Dan Le Batard on Thursday, the Jackson State head coach revealed that some big-name suitors did come knocking at his door.

“ I interviewed for, I think, three Power 5 jobs, and I should have got them,” Sanders said. “I was very, very, very good if I may say in the interviews, I balled. One of the interviews I was so dern good, the guy asked me could I start, when could I start. At the conclusion of the interview, I’m not lying, when could you really start,” said Sanders.

“And I told him when it was possible and they went in another direction. I wasn’t upset, that just means that God wanted me to continue to be at Jackson State.”

The former Florida State standout was also pressed about taking the position at his alma mater, when it’s available up again. Sanders bullishly blew off the idea of heading to Florida State by simply saying this.

“ I don’t know about that my man. I don’t know about that one.

Deion Sanders dominated the first phase of his career — his legendary playing career. Then, he was a fantastic member of the football media. Now, he’s looking to dominate in another act of his life — his career as a coach at the collegiate level. And so far this offseason, he’s off to a solid start after landing the No. 1 overall recruit in the country Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill Five-Star Plus+ athlete Travis Hunter. Sanders also picked up St. Louis (Mo.) St. Mary’s four-star wide receiver Kevin Coleman and there could be more top players on the way.

Sanders not done recruiting

Deion Sanders is pretty adamant that Jackson State is not done rising up the recruiting rankings.

After tweeting on Jan. 20 that more recruiting surprises are in store, the Hall of Famer doubled down on his take on Monday.

“Signing day is approaching and I’ve got a feeling there’s 1 or 2 more game changers that want to be a @GoJSUTigersFB. ‘I AIN’T HARD TO FIND,’” Sanders tweeted.

As for who the two Deion Sanders referred to in his tweets, that remains a mystery.

However, On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons said Jackson State might be a factor with five-star defensive lineman Shemar Stewart.

“I’m definitely not 100% ruling out Jackson State,” Simmons said. “I do know there’s smoke out there about certain guys. And Shemar Stewart is a guy I’ve heard as potentially in that group that Deion (Sanders) is recruiting.”

Sanders did offer one of the top unsigned prospects — Tulsa (Okla.) Booker T. Washington four-star cornerback and Oklahoma commit Gentry Williams — a few weeks back. However, Williams recently affirmed his commitment to the Sooners and is expected to sign with OU on Wednesday.