T.J. Sanders, DT, South Carolina. Ranked #57 overall on the 2025 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Buffalo drafted him in Round 2, pick 41.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
58ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '25 | BUF | 12-5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 44% | 58 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 44% | 58 | |
| Career | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 44% | 58 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2025 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'3 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
297 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.125"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.25"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2025 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
31.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
112"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.67 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
T.J. Sanders leads all DTs from the 2025 draft class in career tackles for loss.