Former Jackson State coach and NFL legend Deion Sanders took to his X account ... In 1990, Buckley received the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award, recognizing him as the nation’s top cornerback ...

More than 500 people – including NFL and college football players – attended the 39th Annual Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Banquet.

The 53-year-old Buckley was a decorated cornerback during his days at Florida State, winning the Jim Thorpe Award as the ... including Deion Sanders at Jackson State, who then moved on to Colorado ...