Braylon Sanders

American football player (born 1999)

American football player

Braylon Sanders

No. 86 – Miami Dolphins

Position:

Wide receiver

Personal information

Born:

(1999-01-21) January 21, 1999 (age 25)
Hogansville, Georgia, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Weight:

190 lb (86 kg)

Career information

High school:

Callaway
(Hogansville, Georgia)

College:

Ole Miss (2017–2021)

Undrafted:

2022

Career history

Miami Dolphins (2022–present)

Roster status:

Active

Career NFL statistics as of 2023

Receptions:	2
Receiving yards:	17

Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jontavious Braylon Sanders (born January 21, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss.

Early life and high school

Sanders was born and raised in Hogansville, Georgia, and played high school football at Callaway High School.^[1] He committed to play college football at Ole Miss on February 1, 2017.^[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m)	194 lb (88 kg)	31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m)	10 in (0.25 m)	4.48 s	1.48 s	2.58 s	4.25 s	6.96 s	34.5 in (0.88 m)	10 ft 1 in (3.07 m)	12 reps
Sources:^[3]^[4]

Sanders was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft.^[5] He was waived by the Dolphins on August 30, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[6]^[7] In Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, Sanders made his NFL debut, catching two passes for 17 yards but also losing a fumble.^[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.^[9]

On August 29, 2023, Sanders was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad.^[10]^[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.^[12]

References

^ Strang, Ethan (November 1, 2022). "Former Callaway Cavalier Braylon Sanders makes NFL debut with Dolphins". LaGrange Daily News. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
^ "Braylon Sanders - Ole Miss Rebels - WR". On3. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
^ "Braylon Sanders Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
^ "2022 Draft Scout Braylon Sanders, Mississippi NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
^ "Roster Moves: Dolphins sign 14 undrafted college free agents". Miami Dolphins. May 13, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
^ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
^ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
^ "Former Callaway Cavalier Braylon Sanders makes NFL debut with Dolphins". lagrangenews.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
^ "Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 16, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023.
^ "Miami Dolphins Sign Eight to Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. August 30, 2023.
^ "Miami Dolphins Sign 8 to Future Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 15, 2024.