De’ante Saunders is a name you may not have heard too much about yet but soon you will. This young man has already made a name for himself in the world of college football and is poised to have a breakout year in 2019. Born and raised in Texas Saunders played his high school football at Martin High School in Arlington. As a senior he was named first-team all-district and second-team all-state.
Saunders then went on to play college football at the University of North Texas. As a freshman he saw action in all 12 games and made 11 starts. He recorded 27 tackles two tackles for loss one sack one interception and two pass breakups. Saunders was named the Conference USA Defensive Freshman of the Year and was a member of the All-Freshman Team.
As a sophomore Saunders started all 13 games and recorded 63 tackles 11.5 tackles for loss two sacks two interceptions and four pass breakups. He was named first-team All-Conference USA and was a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award.
Saunders is now a junior and is expected to be one of the best defensive players in all of college football. He has the size (6’2″ 225 pounds) speed and athleticism to be a dominant force against the run and the pass. He’s also a smart player with a good understanding of schemes and concepts. Saunders is the total package and is someone to keep an eye on in 2019.
How many penalties has De’Andre Saunders been called for in his NFL career?
10
What was the longest punt return De’Andre Saunders had in his NFL career?
85 yards
How many kick return touchdowns did De’Andre Saunders have in his NFL career?
1
What was De’Andre Saunders’ longest reception in his NFL career?
50 yards
How many receiving yards did De’Andre Saunders have in his NFL career?
1056
How many receiving touchdowns did De’Andre Saunders have in his NFL career?
8
How many interceptions did De’Andre Saunders have in his NFL career?
1
What was De’Andre Saunders’ longest interception return in his NFL career?
36 yards
What was De’Andre Saunders’ career high in tackles in a single season?
17
How many fumble recoveries did De’Andre Saunders have in his NFL career?
2
What was De’Andre Saunders’ career high in tackles for a loss in a single season?
3.
5
What was De’Andre Saunders’ career high in sacks in a single season?
1.
5
How many times was De’Andre Saunders named to the Pro Bowl?
1
How many times was De’Andre Saunders named an All-Pro?
2
What year did De’Andre Saunders retire?
2015
