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Bill Goldberg and Deion Sanders have taken their friendship to the next level. The son of the WWE star Gage Goldberg has decided to follow in the short-lived football dream of his father. Bill Goldberg once tested the football with Deion Sanders by his side as a part of the Atlanta Falcons. In January this year, Gage Goldberg embarked on his football journey. Despite having several offers lining up from A-line universities like Alabama, Gage Goldberg chose Deion Sanders and Co. It was the happiest day for Bill Goldberg, both as a friend and as a father.

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As Bill Goldberg bid his final goodbye to his son before leaving him to etch his legacy in the football books, it was only natural for him to get emotional. Before boarding his flight back to his home from Goldberg, the hulk of a wrestler unveiled his ‘vulnerable’ side for the world to see. “It’s tough for me to put in words man because I’ve never been so vulnerable being a dad,” Goldberg stated, realizing how big of a ‘proud dad’ moment it was for him.

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In the exclusive interview with ‘The Pregame Show,’ Goldberg unraveled all the jitters he was having on the important day but still has full faith in Deion to do his son justice. “It’s handing over my life to Deion who’s a great friend of mine. I’m handing over my most prized possession and I’m getting on a plane tonight and I’m going home. But I have the faith in my heart and the knowledge in my heart that he’s in the most beautiful place, both mentally and physically for his advancement to being a man,” Bill Goldberg stated, turning giddy over leaving his son back in Boulder.

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However, arguably the ‘strongest wrestler in history’, per the legendary Mark Henry, has complete faith in Sanders. That is the main reason why both Goldberg and his son Gage have put Gage’s football future in Deion Sanders’s hands.

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Deion Sanders marks a milestone in friendship with Bill Goldberg

Recruiting has always been a forte for Prime. Be it the top prospects of the country or the player he wants on his team, Deion Sanders always finds a way to lure in the best of the players. Jordan Seaton and LaJohntay Wester are some names showing Sanders’ recruiting acumen. Now, Gage Goldberg has also added to it.

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On Sunday, Gage announced his commitment to Colorado, which came as quite a shock. There had been talks of Gage Goldberg joining Alabama in the air. He was even offered to Alabama as a preferred walk-on. However, it was Nick Saban’s retirement that made Gage change his mind.

“I already know at this moment that I will love Colorado and it will also be great to be learning from one of my dad’s best friends ever,” the linebacker said. As Goldberg waits for his ‘most prized possession‘ to make an impact, the fans will equally wait for the moment when Bill’s NFL standout DT genes show through.

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Pankti Parmar

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Pankti Parmar is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She combines her educational background in psychology with a passion for sports to delve into the minds of athletes and their game strategies. She's our resident expert on Jim Harbaugh and played a pivotal role in our play-by-play coverage of Harbaugh's journey from the Wolverines to the Chargers. Pankti's fascination with football began with notable quarterbacks like Brock Purdy and Tom Brady. When away from ES Desk, she can be found on the combat mat, practicing self-defense and kickboxing.

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