Dominick Sanders
.jpg) 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 or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
Dominick Markel Sanders (born November 17, 1995) is an American former football safety. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]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
[edit]On June 10, 2019, Sanders signed with the Columbus Lions of the National Arena League.[18]
Spokane Shock
[edit]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.
References
[edit]- ↑ Emerson, Seth. "Dominick Sanders, brother of Chris, commits to Georgia".
- ↑ "Dominick Sanders shining as Georgia freshman | Chattanooga Times Free Press". www.timesfreepress.com. October 28, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Emerson, Seth. "Family redemption found in Georgia's secondary".
- ↑ undefined. "Entertaining picks by Sanders lift Dogs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Dominick Sanders already a leader of Georgia's secondary | Chattanooga Times Free Press". www.timesfreepress.com. August 6, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Sudge, Brandon. "Sanders fueled by lessons learned, advice from brother".
- ↑ Weiszer, Marc. "Dominick Sanders could catch (and go by) his coach in UGA career interceptions". Online Athens. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Dominick Sanders played through shoulder injury last season". Albany Herald. April 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ "UGA's McKenzie to enter draft, Sanders will stay for senior season". 11Alive.com. December 30, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Giambalvo, Emily (October 15, 2017). "Dominick Sanders breaks Georgia record for interception return yards, passes Kirby Smart's interception total". The Red & Black. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Makrides, Alex. "In-game Replay: Dominick Sanders interception turns into Georgia lead at Rose Bowl". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Saavedra, Nicole. "Preparation, instincts key for Georgia strong safety Dominick Sanders". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Butt, Jason. "Dominick Sanders has one final chance to stand alone with a UGA football record".
- ↑ "Dominick Sanders had sleepless nights because of final play of national championship". 11Alive.com. March 5, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Makrides, Alex. "Former Georgia player Dominick Sanders discusses final play of national championship". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Cowboys sign a safety but will there be movement on George Iloka or Earl Thomas?".
- ↑ "Cowboys Announce Roster Cuts". Pro Football Rumors. September 1, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Fryburger, Jackson. "Former UGA DB signs with arena league football team". UGA Wire. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ↑ Collingwood, Ryan (June 4, 2021). "After starting 53 games at college football power Georgia, Spokane Shock safety Dominick Sanders quickly acclimating to the indoor game". Spokesman.com. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
