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T.J. Sanders

South Carolina

T.J. Sanders

HT:

6040

WT:

290

YR:

JR

POS:

IDL

OVR RK

49

POS RK

CEILING POTENTIAL

5

High-End Starter Potential

OVR RK

PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT

Sanders is a long, athletic, and disruptive interior defensive lineman with an explosive first step, fluid movement skills, and a high motor that allow him to consistently generate pressure as a pass-rusher. His ability to shoot gaps and create havoc in the backfield makes him an ideal 3-technique in an attacking 4-3 front. However, his struggles against double-teams and inconsistent leverage against the run may limit him to a pass-rush specialist early in his career. If he refines his technique and adds functional strength, he has the potential to be a high-end, every-down NFL starter.

CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS

High-End Starter Potential (65-69)
A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position.

Primary scout:

Brandon Lundberg

KEY STRENGTHS

Elite First Step

Pass-Rush Upside

Athleticism & Agility

KEY WEAKNESSES

Struggles Against Double-Teams

Inconsistent Leverage & Pad Level

Needs to Improve Stack & Shed Ability

PLAYER COMPARISONS

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