Dominick Sanders
American football player (born 1995)
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Dominick Markel Sanders (born November 17, 1995) is an American former football safety. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Sanders in 2018 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 17, 1995 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Tucker (Tucker, Georgia) |
| College | Georgia (2014–2017) |
| NFL draft | 2018: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
Early life
Sanders attended Tucker High School in Tucker, Georgia. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.[1]
College career
Sanders became a starter for the Bulldogs as a true freshman.[2][3] In the 2014 Belk Bowl against Louisville, he recorded two interceptions in a 37–14 victory.[4] Sanders finished his freshman season totaling 34 tackles, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery touchdown.[5] As a sophomore, he recorded 48 tackles, six interceptions, and a sack, being named to the first-team All-SEC.[6][7] In his junior season, Sanders tallied 34 tackles and three interceptions, while playing through injury.[8] Following the conclusion of the season, he announced his decision to return to Georgia for his senior year.[9] Following an interception against Missouri, Sanders set the school record for career interception return yards.[10] In the 2018 Rose Bowl, he intercepted a Baker Mayfield pass in the fourth quarter and returned it 38 yards to set up a crucial Georgia touchdown.[11][12] The interception was Sanders' final of his collegiate career and tied him for the school-record for career interceptions with 16 total.[13] In his final collegiate game against Alabama in the National Championship, Sanders missed his coverage of DeVonta Smith, resulting in the game winning touchdown for the Crimson Tide.[14][15]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Sanders signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[16] On September 1, 2018, he was waived by the Cowboys.[17]
Columbus Lions
On June 10, 2019, Sanders signed with the Columbus Lions of the National Arena League.[18]
Spokane Shock
Sanders signed with the Spokane Shock of the Indoor Football League in 2020.[19] He played two seasons with the Shock until the team folded following the conclusion of the 2022 season.