Deion Sanders has consistently expressed immense admiration, awe, and deep respect for Bo Jackson, frequently stating that Jackson was the single greatest and most naturally gifted athlete he ever witnessed or competed against. Sanders has frequently shared stories marveling at Jackson's unprecedented combination of Olympic-level track speed, terrifying physical power, and multi-sport superstardom in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League, acknowledging that Jackson played by an entirely different set of rules.