Barry Sanders was a special talent when he played with the Detroit Lions, but the roots of that talent began long before those days when the running back was just a kid in high school.

In honor of his 54th birthday, the most epic plays of Barry Sanders' 10-year professional football career were highlighted in the latest "NFL Throwback" video featured on NFL.com.

Barry Sanders is celebrating another birthday, this time his 52nd, and it’s always appropriate to celebrate the special day with a special highlight reel.

Barry Sanders gave football a highlight reel every time he touched the football. Throughout his college and pro days, he stunned fans with his electric play. But what about before college?

A Barry Sanders high school highlight reel on YouTube. BarkingCarnival.com was first to unearth this late-80s-era carnival of the senses.

On Monday afternoon, I spent nearly an hour watching Barry Sanders highlights from his time at Oklahoma State. In his Heisman campaign season of 1988, Sanders rushed for 2,628 yards and 37 ...

Sanders, the No. 3 overall draft pick out of Oklahoma State in 1989, was a Pro Bowler in each of his 10 NFL seasons, all with the Lions. The six-time All-Pro was the 1997 MVP, gaining 2,053 ...

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Every game he's like a Barry Sanders highlight reel. And [Travis] Kelce, I know he's had a couple of drops, but to me he's got the best hands in football. Their chemistry is so great." ...