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Deion Sanders is about to trade his coaching duties for some grandpa duties, as his 33-year-old daughter Deiondra Sanders, is expecting a baby with her partner, R&B rapper Jacquees. Even though Coach Prime seemed to be all excited about the news as he congratulated his daughter, his recent interview reveals his apprehension.

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Deion Sanders is on a promotion spree for his book “Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field”. For this, he made an appearance on the “3rd Hour Today” show where the anchors inquired about his feelings regarding the upcoming baby. With his trademark wit and charm, Deion Sanders shared his thoughts on his new chapter of life, from Coach Prime to “Pop Pop Prime”.  

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Deion Sanders’ new role as “Pop Pop Prime” 

To which Sanders came with a quick reply,  “I don’t like that though. I like it because I love my daughter. First of all, I’m proud. She’s 34. She’ll be 34 momentarily. So I’m happy. She’s ready and she’s prepared, and it’s a blessing. But I don’t know if I am ready to be a granddad. Grandpa Prime!” In another interview, Coach Prime has been seized with the same emotion, “Can you imagine somebody calling me a granddad!?”

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A lot is on the plate for Deion Sanders right now with the Buffaloes’ Spring season knocking at the door and the back-to-back promotions for his book. Hence, with his daughter’s impending transition into motherhood, the coach has been going through a mix of emotions. Following her father’s appearance, Deiondra ensured to share the snippet in her Instagram story with the caption, “PaPa Prime lol”

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It seems that quite liked Deion Sanders’ “Coach Prime” tag being replaced by Papa (PopPop) Prime. The last few days have been a rough patch for Deiondra considering her relationship and her difficult pregnancy, but her father has been a constant support.    

Deion Sanders embraces his daughter’s journey

A week back, Deiondra posted a reel on her Instagram account sharing her difficult journey in pregnancy. A part of the caption read, “…I am having my bay for all the times I was told I wouldn’t be able to. I’m having my baby for the 4 myomectomy surgeries I have had..” Coach Prime ensuring not missing any great moments from his childrens’ lives, made his grand entry in the comment section of the post.

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With his patent humor and charisma, Deion Sanders wrote, “PREACH BABY PREACH, and u having this baby to make me a darn GRANDDADDY even though I’m YOUNG!” Light-heartedly, for the Buffs head coach the news and his incoming new role in his daughter’s life is yet to set in.  

Deiondra and R&B rapper, Jacquees relationship was at stake a month back, as cheating allegations were raised against him. However, a recent post shows Deiondra flaunting her baby bump while enjoying her holiday on a beachside as her partner is seen kissing her bump. As Deiondra embarks on an important chapter of her life, it is now time for Deion Sanders to evolve as a multitasker. 

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Soheli Tarafdar is the Lead College Football Writer at EssentiallySports, anchoring the ES Marquee Saturdays Live NewsCenter. In this role, she leads real-time coverage on game days, delivering breaking news and insights as the action unfolds. Some of her most popular work has come from digging into locker room chatter and social media clues that reveal the stories behind the scoreboards. She joined EssentiallySports with a strong grasp of college football circuits and a genuine love for the game. What began as a fan’s voice has grown into a career shaped by sharp reporting and impactful storytelling. Soheli also continues to refine her voice as part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, helping drive a fan-first approach to football coverage.

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