As far as I can remember when I watched this unbelieveable draft class of 1989, and I was a freshman in High School I idolized Barry Sanders right from the start. I watched him play in the 1988 Holiday Bowl and I was hooked. It helped that I grew up in Michigan and got to watch his entire career. I believe Barry ran the 40 yard dash in an unofficial 4.37 time. Bench-Pressed 225lbs. 16 times and had a vertical leap of 4ft 4in(He could dunk a Basketball by standing flat-footed underneath the rim). Notes from an actual scouting report Gil Brandt wrote on Sanders for Dallas: Sanders measured up at 5-foot-7 5/8, 203 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37. ... I wish he was a little taller. ... Has Tony Dorsett-like ability as a runner, unbelieveable quickness (quickness grades above 80 percent). ... Great leg strength and vision. ... Can cut, stop and start on a dime. ... Has been very durable. ... Can return kickoffs (two for TDs in 1987). ... Oklahoma State seldom throws ball to running backs but he did catch ball well in practice. ... Great person, everyone from equipment manager to the secretaries brag on him. ... Should be a Pro Bowl player.
1989. He was the 3rd overall pick.
April 23, 1989
He played from 1989-1998. So he played 9 seasons.
RB Barry Sanders of Oklahoma State selected by the Detroit Lions.
At the 1989 NFL Scouting combine, Deion Sanders impressed many with his amazing speed. He ran the 40 in a time of 4.27 seconds.
Barry Sanders was drafted into th NFL on April 23, 1989.
Barry Sanders scored his first NFL touchdown on September 10, 1989.
Barry Sanders played 10 seasons (1989-1998) in the NFL, all for the Detroit Lions.
1989
1989. He was the 3rd overall pick.
It was in 1989.
Barry Sanders spent his entire professional career, 1989-1998, with the Detroit Lions.
Barry Sanders was selected third overall by the Detroit Lions during the 1989 NFL Draft.
Barry Sanders was drafted in 1989 by the Detroit Lions and announced his retirement in 1999.
April 23, 1989
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Barry Sanders made the Pro Bowl 10 times, each season between 1989-1998.