T. J. Sanders Explained

T. J. Sanders
School:South Carolina Gamecocks
Currentnumber:90
Currentposition:Defensive tackle
Class: Junior
Major:Criminology and Criminal Justice
Birth Date:30 July 2003
Heightft:6
Heightin:4
Weight Lb:290
Highschool:Marion (Marion, South Carolina)
Pastschools:
Espn:4684527

Tanaeri J. Sanders (born July 30, 2003) is an American football defensive tackle for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early life

Sanders attended Marion High School in Marion, South Carolina.[1] He committed to the University of South Carolina to play college football.[2] [3]

College career

In his first year at South Carolina in 2021, Sanders played in two games and redshirted.[4] As a redshirt freshman in 2022, he played in 12 games and had 16 tackles and one sack. As a redshirt sophomore in 2023, he started seven of 12 games, recording 43 tackles and 4.5 sacks.[5] Sanders returned to South Carolina for his redshirt junior season in 2024.

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-recruiting/article246752541.html This future Gamecock defender, now more than 300 pounds, shines as senior leader
  2. https://scnow.com/sports/marion-football-star-t-j-sanders-signs-with-usc/article_fa84e988-6665-11eb-8c3b-f7a4363f8146.html Marion football star T.J. Sanders signs with USC
  3. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-recruiting/article243986757.html In-state SpursUp: Marion defensive end commits to Gamecocks for 2021
  4. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article260173880.html It’s time to buy stock in TJ Sanders, Gamecocks coaches and players say
  5. https://scnow.com/news/community/marion-s-t-j-sanders-ready-to-lead-gamecocks-defense-after-breakout-season/article_9b5dc838-ad8b-11ee-a43f-6f640f2ecc88.html Marion's T.J. Sanders ready to lead Gamecocks defense after breakout season