All-League Teams.
1999 (SN), 1998 (AP, PFWA, PFWAPR SN), 1997 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1996 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1995 (SN), 1994 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1993 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1992 (APKR, PFWAKR, SNKR, SN, NEA), 1991 (PFWA, SN, NEA), All-Pro: Output: 1999 (SN), 1998 (AP, PFWA, PFWAPR SN), 1997 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1996 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1995 (SN), 1994 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1993 (AP, PFWA, SN), 1992 (APKR, PFWAK
All-Pro Second Team: 1991 (AP), 1992 (AP), 1999 (AP).
All-NFC: 1991 (UPI, PW), 1992 (PWKR), 1993 (UPI, PW), 1994 (UPI, PW), 1996 (UPI, PW), 1997 (PW), 1998 (PW, PWPR), 1999 (PW).
In 1995, the cornerback received honors as a kick returner and punt returner, earning Second Team NFC-All honors.
Pro Bowls.
(8) – 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997*, 1998*, 1999, 2000*.
*Did not participate.
In the NFL Record Book.
(Upon his retirement after the 2005 season).
In his career, he has gained 1,331 yards on interceptions, which is the most in NFL history. He also holds the record for the most touchdowns scored on returned interceptions, with a total of 9. In the 1994 season, he tied for the second-most touchdowns on returned interceptions, with 3. Additionally, he had the third-most yards gained on interceptions in the 1994 season, with a total of 303 yards.
In terms of career returns, he has the most interceptions on gained yards, tying for first place. In 1999, he had the longest return interception at 87 yards, which is also a record for the most interceptions in a single game at the Pro Bowl.
Team Records.
Sanders’ final season with Atlanta, Falcons’ records held by Sanders (Records through the 1993 season).
With a career total of 3,388 yards, he holds the record for the most yards on kickoff returns. His longest punt return was 79 yards, achieved against Cincinnati on October 28, 1990. He also holds the record for the most kickoff returns in a career, with a total of 147. In the seasons of 1989 and 1990, he had the most touchdowns on punt returns, with a total of 2. Additionally, he holds the record for the most combined yards on kickoff and punt returns in a career, with a total of 4,177 yards. He also has the most combined kickoff and punt returns in a career, with a total of 240. In terms of interceptions returned for a touchdown, he holds the record with 3. His longest kickoff return was tied for 1st place with 2 others in 1990. In the season of 1992, he tied for 1st place for the most interceptions returned for a touchdown, with a total of 1,067 yards. He also ranks 2nd for the highest kickoff return average in a season, with an average of 26.68 yards. In terms of punt returns, he ranks 2nd for the most yards in a career, with a total of 789 yards. He tied for 2nd place for the longest kickoff return, with a distance of 99 yards achieved against Washington on September 13, 1992. He also had the 2nd longest kickoff return, with a distance of 190 yards achieved at New Orleans on December 3, 1992. In terms of yards on kickoff returns in a game, he ranks 3rd with a total of 40 yards achieved in 1992. He also ranks 3rd for the most kickoff returns in a season, with a total of 93. In terms of punt returns, he ranks 3rd for the most in a career, with a total of 1,108 returns achieved in 1992. He also ranks 3rd for the most combined yards on kickoff and punt returns in a season, with a total of 68 yards achieved in 1990. Finally, he ranks 3rd for the most yards gained on interception returns in a career, with a total of 520 yards.
The records of the 49ers held by Sanders (Records up until the 1994 season, Sanders’ sole season with San Francisco).
Season – 303 (1994) – Highest Yards Acquired on Interception Returns, [1st]Season – 3 (1994) – Highest Interceptions Brought back for a Touchdown, [Tied for 1st]93 (at Atlanta, Oct. 16, 1994) – Longest Interception Return – [2nd]Career – 3 – Highest Interceptions Brought back for a Touchdown, [Tied for 2nd]Game – 93 (at Atlanta, Oct. 16, 1994) – Highest Yards Acquired on Interception Returns, [3rd]90 (at San Diego, Dec. 11, 1994) – Longest Interception Return – [3rd]
Sanders’ records, which were achieved during his final season with Dallas in 1999, are held by the Cowboys.
13.3 – Highest Average Punt Return, Career [1st] – 4 – Most Punt Returns Resulting in a Touchdown, Career [1st] – 2 (1998) – Most Punt Returns Resulting in a Touchdown, Season [Tied for 1st] – 4 – Most Combined Returns Resulting in a Touchdown, Career [Tied for 1st] – 2 (1998) – Most Combined Returns Resulting in a Touchdown, Season [Tied for 1st] – 15.6 (1998) – Second Highest Punt Return Average, Season [2nd] – 3 (1997-99) – Most Seasons Leading the Team in Punt Returns [Tied for 2nd] – 3 (1997-99) – Most Consecutive Seasons Leading the Team in Punt Returns [Tied for 2nd] – 1,184 – Third Most Yards on Punt Returns, Career [3rd]
The records of the Ravens, which were held by Sanders (Records until the 2005 season, Sanders’ last season with Baltimore).
• [3rd] Highest Career Average Interception Return – 25.6.
Statistical Titles of the League/Team.
NFL Statistical Championships Punt Return Titles: 1998 NFC Statistical Championships Punt Return Titles: 1998 Kickoff Return Titles: 1992 Interception Titles: 1991, 1993.
The Team Statistical Championships Interception Titles for the years 1989Atl, 1990Atl, 1991Atl, 1992Atl, 1993Atl, 1997Dal, 1998Dal, and 2005Bal are as follows. As for the Punt Return Titles, they were achieved in the years 1989Atl, 1990Atl, 1991Atl, 1997Dal, 1998Dal, 1999Dal, and 2000Was. Lastly, the Kickoff Return Titles were won in the years 1989Atl, 1990Atl, 1991Atl, and 1992Atl.
The Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens are all football teams.
Recognitions and Distinctions.
• Achieved recognition as a cornerback and punt returner in the All-Decade Team of the 1990s. • Garnered the title of Defensive Player of the Year in 1994, as acknowledged by AP and PW.
Year-by-YearTeam Records.Year Team W L T Divison Finish 1989 Atlants Falcons 3 13 0 (4th) 1990 Atlants Falcons 5 11 0 (4th) 1991 Atlants Falcons 10 6 0 (2nd) 1992 Atlants Falcons 6 10 0 (3rd) 1993 Atlants Falcons 6 10 0 (3rd) 1994 San Francisco 49ers 13 3 0 (1st) 1995 Dallas Cowboys 12 4 0 (1st) 1996 Dallas Cowboys 10 6 0 (1st) 1997 Dallas Cowboys 6 10 0 (4th) 1998 Dallas Cowboys 10 6 0 (1st) 1999 Dallas Cowboys 8 8 0 (2nd) 2000 Washington Redskins 8 8 0 (3rd) 2004 Baltimore Ravens 9 7 0 (2nd) 2005 Baltimore Ravens 6 10 0 (3rd)