| Kendall Sanders |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Athens, Texas
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| High School:
Athens
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| Height / Weight:
6-0 / 183
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| Position:
WR
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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A second-year player who served as a backup wideout in 2012 ... versatile player who was a prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Saw action on offense in the first 10 games ... has also played on special teams ... had one catch for 3 yards in college debut against Wyoming ... had a career-best 12-yard reception vs. New Mexico.
HIGH SCHOOL
Prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions ... played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording a game-high two INTs to earn Defensive MVP honors ... ranked as the 13th-best cornerback by ESPNU ... a member of the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 (state's top prospects) ... tallied 58 receptions for 1,310 yards and 15 TDs, rushed for 1,069 yards and 13 TDs and tallied three INTs in his final two seasons, helping Athens post a 20-15 record over his final three seasons ... a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection as a senior ... a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... named the All-Henderson County MVP by the Athens Daily Review ... named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association ... a unanimous first-team all-district 17-3A selection ... named the Built Ford Tough 3A Texas High School Football Player of the Week after rushing for 229 yards and two TDs, including a 99-yard TD, in a 42-21 win over Bullard in week seven ... recorded 34 receptions for 530 yards and five TDs while tallying three INTs on defense ... recorded 20 total TDs ... named the All-Henderson County Player of the Year by the Athens Daily Review as a junior ... named the district 17-3A MVP while earning first-team honors at defensive back and on special teams ... helped lead Athens to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs ... rushed for 1,069 yards and 13 TDs while catching 24 passes for 780 yards and 10 TDs ... also returned one punt for a TD ... set the school record for single season TDs (24) ... named the All-Henderson County Sophomore of the Year by the Athens Daily Review ... named first-team all-district 20-3A at defensive back while also earning first-team honors as a special teams player ... helped lead Athens to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs ... also lettered in basketball and track and field ... named the district 17-3A MVP in basketball as a junior ... named the All-Henderson County Sophomore of the Year by the Athens Daily Review ... named the district 20-3A Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 7 ... active in his church ... enjoys playing dominoes and video games.
THE SANDERS FILE
Nickname: ESPN, got it as a junior in high school for making plays.
My dream as a college football player: Become a starter and leader and win a National Championship.
During pregame, I like to: Listen to gospel music
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball, I love the game.
Favorite vehicle: Bugatti Coup
Favorite show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Game
Favorite movie: Friday
Favorite sports movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite actor: Will Smith
Favorite musical artist: Lil' Wayne
Sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Superman Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny
I came to Texas because: Great coaching staff
RECEIVING
| Year |
G/GS |
Rec |
Yards |
YPC |
TD |
Long |
| 2012 |
11/0 |
2 |
15 |
7.5 |
0 |
12/NM |
| Total |
11/0 |
2 |
15 |
7.5 |
0 |
12/NM |
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 1, two times, vs. Wyoming (Fr.); vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
Receiving yards:12 vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
Long reception: 12 vs. New Mexico (Fr.)
