2018 Football

Deion Sanders sounds serious about HBCU camp

By Tolly Carr

Posted on September 19, 2018

“Prime Time” has had HBCUs on his mind this week.

ATLANTA–This weekend Deion Sanders had Twitter buzzing when he suggested that he wanted to host a free camp for defensive backs who attended HBCUs. There was no shortage of responses for locations and willing participants.

I want to do a free DB camp for all DBs that currently attend HBCU's. #Truth #CoachPrime @UAFootball

— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) September 15, 2018

@DeionSanders ask @ochocinco how good @Mac_cain20 is at NCA&T. He would be a hell of a DB to have at your camp! #aggiepride @FOOTBALL_NCAT

— Mr. Waddell (@Cwaddell15) September 16, 2018

My son is a DB at Howard #HU #YouKnow and by any means necessary I will get him to your camp he is a BIG Safety and a bad one too!!!

— Tamika Freeland (@Mz_Freeland) September 17, 2018

Expanding the vision

Prime Time doubled down on his idea Tuesday suggesting his free camp would be open to DBs, wide receivers and quarterbacks. He was also actively soliciting locations that could accommodate the most participants possible. Once again his mentions were full of suggestions.

What city and HBCU school is best to hold the FREE PRIME College Camp for DBs,REC and QBs ? Where’s many kids could get there from all around the country and could accommodate this Vision? #Truth #DreamGoing2Reality #21Reasons

— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) September 18, 2018

PVAMU… New facilities, by far the best HBCU campus going!

— TTEMiDDLE #youngbulls (@TTEMiDDLE) September 19, 2018

There is only one HBCU with a pro style indoor practice facility that plays in a legit NFL arena and centrally located in an it city, that is Tenn State U in Nashville @tsu_football.

— G D Whiting (@georgiadw) September 19, 2018

Prime you’re from Florida you gotta have it Tallahassee! @FAMU_1887 @FAMUAthletics @HCWillieSimmons @Keyshawn8917

— JR Caldwell Jr., PhD (@UnLearnPhD) September 18, 2018

The NFL Hall of Famer seems serious about making a contribution to HBCUs with his time and talents. Will it happen and if so where? Let us know what you think.