Troy Aikman surprises Deion Sanders before Jackson State debut

Jackson State University head football coach Deion Sanders got a nice surprise from his former teammate. Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Troy Aikman surprises Deion Sanders before Jackson State coaching debut

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 2/21/21

Deion Sanders made his much-anticipated debut as head coach of the Jackson State football team on Sunday. Before the matchup against the Edward Waters Tigers, he received a surprise.

Troy Aikman, Sanders' former Dallas Cowboys teammate, surprised him on the field with a hug and conversation before kickoff. He received a COVID-19 test before heading down to the field.

Aikman surprised his former teammate @DeionSanders in pregame warmups ahead of coaching his first college football game. Dallas Cowboys all grown up. Love to see it. pic.twitter.com/u8r39jGEqO
— Rashad Milligan (@RashadMilligan) February 21, 2021