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Raheim Sanders

RB

Raheim Sanders plays RB in the NFL. He's currently with CLE, in his 2nd season in the league. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 135 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'0", 230#

College

South Carolina; Arkansas

Draft

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Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
54.3

75th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 30 touches

Volume×0.1-0.58
Receiving×0.14+0.04
Total EPA×0.24+0.52
Conversion×0.1+0.29
Ball security×0.06+0.38
Yards/carry×0.12-0.62
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.55

Week 1 projection · @ JAX

Methodology
Rush yds27.8 (8.2–47.4)56% 25.5+
Rush yds27.8 (8.2–47.4)56% 25.5+
Rush yds27.8 (8.2–47.4)56% 25.5+
Rush yds27.8 (8.2–47.4)56% 25.5+
Rush yds27.8 (8.2–47.4)56% 25.5+
Rush yds27.8 (8.2–47.4)56% 25.5+
Rush yds27.8 (8.2–47.4)56% 25.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)19% 0.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec yds26.9 (6.2–47.6)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.9 (6.2–47.6)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.9 (6.2–47.6)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.9 (6.2–47.6)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.9 (6.2–47.6)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.9 (6.2–47.6)53% 25.5+
Rec yds26.9 (6.2–47.6)53% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed65▶

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

Burst68▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size84▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency75▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion69▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving57▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security67▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume47▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency89▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE50.85431174
2025CLE54.34921321

Career profile

Raheim Sanders has appeared in 9 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CLE.

He has rushed for 135 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 95 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with CLE: 92 yards and 1 touchdown in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home3
66
22/g
1
Away1
26
26/g
0
In division3
50
17/g
1
Out of division1
42
42/g
0
In wins2
47
24/g
0
In losses2
45
23/g
1
On grass3
66
22/g
1
On turf1
26
26/g
0
Outdoors4
92
23/g
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN3 rush yds, 1 TD73.9
Week 16BUF42 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD58.4
Week 17PIT21 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD38.1
Week 18CIN26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD51.6

Raheim Sanders — common questions

What position does Raheim Sanders play?
Raheim Sanders is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Raheim Sanders played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Raheim Sanders has played for CLE (2025–2026).
Where did Raheim Sanders go to college?
Raheim Sanders played college football at South Carolina; Arkansas.
How many touchdowns has Raheim Sanders scored?
Raheim Sanders has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Raheim Sanders's ScoutIndex Rating?
Raheim Sanders rated 50.8 for 2026, the 65th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file