Overview

• Coach Todd Bowles said Sanders “has a chance to make” the Buccaneers’ 53-man roster if he makes plays in the remaining preseason practices and games
• The undrafted rookie safety has drawn praise for his grasp of the defensive scheme, vocal leadership and football IQ during rookie minicamp and OTAs
• Sanders is competing for depth behind starters Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith in a young secondary with multiple safety spots up for grabs
• His college career included stops at South Carolina, Jackson State and Colorado, where he recorded 67 tackles, multiple turnovers and a defensive touchdown in 2024
• Off the field, Sanders has enhanced his profile by staying after practice to sign autographs and engage with fans as he vies for a roster spot