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Chris Sanders

WR

Chris Sanders came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (67th overall) in 1995, drafted out of Ohio State. His most recent season came in 2002 with TEN, capping a 8-season NFL career. He posted a 54.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 71st percentile among WRs. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 58 catches for 946 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'1", 188#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 3, 67th overall (1995)

Seasons

1995–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
35.8

12th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 18 targets

Role×0.14-0.19
Hands×0.1-1.50
Volume×0.12-0.69
Total EPA×0.22-0.67
EPA/target×0.3-0.75
Yards/target×0.12-1.17

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size43▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands5▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat20▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share47▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share29▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency19▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume38▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001TEN35.84574
2000TEN541533536
1999TEN38.715203361

Career profile

Chris Sanders has appeared in 34 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with TEN.

As a receiver he has caught 58 passes for 946 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with TEN: 536 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 54.0, in the 71st percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
4
2.0/g
65
33/g
0
Away2
1
0.5/g
9
5/g
0
In division2
1
0.5/g
9
5/g
0
Out of division2
4
2.0/g
65
33/g
0
In wins1
1
1.0/g
18
18/g
0
In losses3
4
1.3/g
56
19/g
0
On grass4
5
1.3/g
74
19/g
0
Outdoors4
5
1.3/g
74
19/g
0

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA3 rec, 47 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 2JAX1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD37.4
Week 4BAL—31.1
Week 5TB1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD50.8

Chris Sanders — common questions

What position does Chris Sanders play?
Chris Sanders is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Chris Sanders played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Sanders has played for TEN (1999–2001).
Where did Chris Sanders go to college?
Chris Sanders played college football at Ohio State.
When was Chris Sanders drafted?
Chris Sanders was selected in round 3, 67th overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Sanders scored?
Chris Sanders has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Chris Sanders's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Sanders rated 35.8 for 2001, the 12th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 1995

Also from Ohio State