Deion Sanders Gets So Many Death Threats, His Security Detail Must Wear Gloves While Checking Coach Prime’s Mail

In the latest season of “Coach Prime” on Amazon Prime Video, fans get an up-close look at Deion Sanders’ life as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. Only it’s not all game plans and locker-room speeches — this docuseries also highlights the darker side of fame.

Unfortunately, if you want to be famous, it doesn’t come without a price. For many, including Sanders, that price includes recurring death threats.

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Deion Sanders and Death Threats
A stirring moment in the latest episode shows the precautions Sanders’ team takes with his mail.

“Coach gets a lot of mail every day,” said Michael Rhodes, Sanders’ head of security.

“A lot of packages, a lot of gifts. As he stated publicly, he gets a lot of death threats, gets a lot of hate mail. So, just as a precaution, we go through the mail very carefully, put on these gloves just to ensure that we don’t come in contact with any type of hazardous material.”

Coach Prime’s Security Detail has to wear gloves just to check his mail because of all the Death Threats and Hate he receive 🤯

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If anything hazardous is suspected, the mail is immediately reported to the Colorado University Police Department and the FBI. Experts analyze the letters for fingerprints or clues to identify potential suspects.

While this might sound like something out of a spy thriller, it’s a sobering reminder of the risks accompanying Sanders’ larger-than-life persona.

Sanders’ Hall of Fame NFL Career
Before Sanders single-handedly turned Jackson State’s football program around, he was one of the most polarizing players ever to grace an NFL field. With blazing speed, jaw-dropping athleticism, and undeniable swagger, “Prime Time” dominated as both a cornerback and a return specialist during his 14-year career.

But football was just one arena where Sanders shined. He’s the only athlete in history to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series, making him a true dual-sport legend.

Sanders, drafted by the Atlanta Falcons as the No. 5 overall pick in 1989, made an immediate impression. His uncanny ability to stifle top receivers earned him a reputation as a shutdown corner. Sanders amassed 53 interceptions, nine defensive touchdowns, and six punt return touchdowns, cementing his status as one of the all-time greats.

Sanders’ career produced a laundry list of accolades: Two Super Bowl titles (San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys), NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994), eight Pro Bowl selections, and six All-Pro honors. In 2011, Sanders was honored with enshrinement in the Hall of Fame.