Deion Sanders Continues Jackson State Recruitment Coup With Another Top 50 Pledge

After the landing of winger Travis Hunter, Deion Sanders brought another highly-rated player to Jackson State with Kevin Coleman.

If you thought for a second that Deion Sanders and Jackson State disappeared from the recruiting planet, think again.

Once again, the Tigers have added another top 50 rookie to their squad, this time with four-star Kevin Coleman.

Coleman chose Tigers over other top schools, including the State of Florida and Miami.

This is the second time Sanders has stolen another highly regarded recruit from the Seminoles, most notably knocking out top player in the country, Travis Hunter, when they debunked him early on Signing Day in one shot. big shock.

Deion Sanders is turning Jackson State into a future power

Once again, HBCU took a win over Power Academy 5, and Kevin Coleman has shown throughout his high school career why he’s such a prized recruit. Also, he is A very versatile player. According to his head coach, Coleman played multiple positions up front, lining up in midfield, running back and narrowing.

Now, he’s, along with Hunter, headlined a Jackson State 2022 class that will help build on the success the show had last fall, winning 11-1 in the regular season, winning won the conference and faced South Carolina State in the Cricket Celebration Bowl.

Additionally, Sanders and his history of playing different positions allow Coleman to make his decision, as he stated after his pledge.

“Prime Time, Why not play for the best? He inspired me. Why not be taught by the best? He played both ways. He did everything that I wanted to do.”

For those who recall, Sanders was not only a highly-rated cornerback, he also snapped at wide receivers for the Dallas Cowboys during their 1995 Super Bowl Championship, catching a 47-yard pass before Steelers in their 27-17 win in Super Bowl XXX. Sanders is also an excellent return specialist.

This is, again, another big move for Jackson State and the HBCU Community. Landing a player in the top 50 was considered a stroke of luck, but now that the second has landed, it’s no secret that something special is being made in Mississippi.

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