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: |
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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