Every NFL Team’s Best Draft Pick of All-Time

2. player. 44. <p>The top of the 1989 draft is easily one of the best in history after four of the top five picks made the Hall of Fame, including Deion Sanders, who went fifth. Troy Aikman went first, the incredible bust Tony Mandarich went second, Barry Sanders went third and Derrick Thomas went fourth in a remarkable run that may never be duplicated.</p> <p>Sanders was a two-time All-American cornerback at Florida State in 1987 and 1988 and won the Thorpe Award in 1988 when he also finished eighth in the Heisman vote. He played five years with the Falcons, making 24 interceptions during his tenure, including a career-high seven in only 11 games in 1993. It was with the Falcons where Primetime established himself as the premier cornerback in the NFL and revolutionized the position.</p> <p>He took away half the field and opposing quarterbacks didn’t even bother looking his direction as a true shutdown corner. When he was challenged, he’d pick you off and return it for a touchdown, something he did nine times in his career.</p> <p>Sanders was also the most dangerous return men in league history, before Devin Hester came along, with six punt returns and three kick returns for touchdown. In total he has 19 non-offensive touchdowns and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2011.</p>. CB. Atlanta Falcons. Deion Sanders