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Darnell Sanders

TE

Drafted 122nd overall in the 4th round of the 2002 draft, Darnell Sanders arrived from Ohio State. His most recent season came in 2004 with ATL, capping a 3-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 95th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 18 catches for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'6", 270#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 4, 122nd overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2004

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.9

37th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.91
Hands×0.1+0.40
Volume×0.12-0.70
Total EPA×0.22-0.22
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.30

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size95▶

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

Receiving

Hands38▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat39▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share11▶

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

Air-Yards Share42▶

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

Impact

Efficiency43▶

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

Volume36▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003CLE38.4915951
2002CLE44.953231

Career profile

Darnell Sanders has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CLE.

As a receiver he has caught 18 passes for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with CLE: 95 yards and 1 touchdown in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1KC—34.6
Week 2CIN1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 11CIN1 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD63.8
Week 12NO1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD52
Week 13CAR—40.8

Darnell Sanders — common questions

What position does Darnell Sanders play?
Darnell Sanders is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Darnell Sanders played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darnell Sanders has played for CLE (2002–2003).
Where did Darnell Sanders go to college?
Darnell Sanders played college football at Ohio State.
When was Darnell Sanders drafted?
Darnell Sanders was selected in round 4, 122nd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Darnell Sanders scored?
Darnell Sanders has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Darnell Sanders's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darnell Sanders rated 38.4 for 2003, the 27th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2002

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