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USA Today
05-05-2025
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- USA Today
One thing to know about each Bills 2025 NFL draft pick
One thing to know about each Bills 2025 NFL draft pick The Buffalo Bills added nine players to their roster at the 2025 NFL draft, with six coming on defense and three on offense. They went into the draft with ten picks, and traded up a couple of times to get their guys. They addressed multiple positions of need (defensive line and cornerback) and added quality depth and competition. The Bills are hoping this is the draft class that helps take them to the promise land. Here is something to know about each of the Bills' draft picks: CB Max Hairston (Round 1, pick 30) Max Hairston led the SEC in interceptions in 2023 with five, which was tied for sixth in the entire FBS. He recorded the fastest 40-time at the combine (4.29 seconds). DT T.J. Sanders (Round 2, pick 41) T.J. Sanders recorded back-to-back years of at least five sacks and 30 tackles from the defensive tackle position. DE Landon Jackson (Round 3, pick 72) Landon Jackson started 12 games in each of his final two years at Arkansas, a first-team All-SEC selection in 2023 and second-team in 2024. DT Deone Walker (Round 4, pick 109) Deone Walker, at 6'7" and 331 pounds, was a second-team All-SEC selection in 2023, recording 7.5 sacks and leading the team with 12.5 TFLs. CB Jordan Hancock (Round 5, pick 170) Jordan Hancock started 14 games for the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024, recording 48 tackles, one interception, and eight passes defensed. TE Jackson Hawes (Round 5, pick 173) Jackson Hawes was a two-time second-team All-Ivy League selection before transferring to Georgia Tech for his final season. CB Dorian Strong (Round 6, pick 177) Dorian Strong started 25 games for Virginia Tech over the last two seasons, recording five interceptions and 14 PBUs. He was a third-team All-ACC selection in 2023 and an honorable mention in 2024. OT Chase Lundt (Round 6, pick 206) Chase Lundt allowed zero sacks across 449 pass-block snaps in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus. PFF gave him an 86.7 offensive grade last year. WR Kaden Prather (Round 7, pick 240) Kaden Prather has put up at least 500 receiving yards in each of the last three years, recording 501 yards in 2022 with West Virginia before transferring to Maryland where he had 666 yards (2023) and 624 yards (2024).
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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- Yahoo
2025 NFL draft: Highlights of Bills' second-round pick T.J. Sanders
The Buffalo Bills made some noise moving up in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday to select South Carolina with the 41st overall pick. The Bills are looking to bolster and reinforce their defensive trenches after the Philadelphia Eagles shut down the Kansas City Chiefs convincingly en route to winning the Super Bowl, one game after KC knocked the Bills out in the AFC Championship. There was a run at the position in the first round, then one immediately after Buffalo moved up to secure Sanders in the second. Advertisement Buffalo adds the rookie to a rotation where he'll have the opportunity to develop alongside Ed Oliver and potentially replace DaQuan Jones. With that being said, here are some highlights of Sanders to help introduce him to Bills Mafia: T.J. Sanders Highlights T.J. Sanders Highlights T.J. Sanders Highlights T.J. Sanders Highlights T.J. Sanders Highlights This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 2025 NFL draft Buffalo Bills T.J. Sanders
USA Today
26-04-2025
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- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: Highlights of Bills' second-round pick T.J. Sanders
2025 NFL draft: Highlights of Bills' second-round pick T.J. Sanders Taken with pick No. 41, new #Bills DT T.J. Sanders is an athletic defensive tackle 6-foot-4, 284 lbs. Buffalo needed help on the interior and they get it #BillsMafia — alex brasky (@alexbrasky) April 25, 2025 The Buffalo Bills made some noise moving up in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday to select South Carolina with the 41st overall pick. The Bills are looking to bolster and reinforce their defensive trenches after the Philadelphia Eagles shut down the Kansas City Chiefs convincingly en route to winning the Super Bowl, one game after KC knocked the Bills out in the AFC Championship. There was a run at the position in the first round, then one immediately after Buffalo moved up to secure Sanders in the second. Buffalo adds the rookie to a rotation where he'll have the opportunity to develop alongside Ed Oliver and potentially replace DaQuan Jones. With that being said, here are some highlights of Sanders to help introduce him to Bills Mafia: T.J. Sanders Highlights T.J. Sanders Highlights TJ Sanders is a MENACE Welcome to Buffalo!#BillsMafia — 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙨 (@TheThomasDeLaus) April 25, 2025 T.J. Sanders Highlights I just keep coming back to how much of a fit DT TJ Sanders is for the Bills... Over the last 3 years for DTs: 1st/2nd down (Min 500 snaps) - 82 tackles (4th), 7 sacks (1st), 2.4 secs snap to pressure (27th), 8.4% Pressure % (19th) 3rd down (Min 200 snaps) - 16 tackles (7th),… — The Film Room (@Cover1FilmRoom) March 15, 2025 T.J. Sanders Highlights Buffalo Bills DT TJ Sanders — Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) April 25, 2025 T.J. Sanders Highlights
NBC Sports
25-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
Bills trade up to No. 41, select DT T.J. Sanders
The Bills have acquired the No. 41 pick from the Bears in a swap of several selections. Buffalo has chosen defensive tackle T.J. Sanders out of South Carolina. Sanders was a two-year starter at South Carolina. He recorded 4.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss in 2023 before tallying 4.0 sacks with 7.0 tackles for loss in 2024. Buffalo traded No. 56, No. 62, and No. 109 to Chicago in exchange for No. 41, No. 72, and No. 240.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: South Carolina Defensive Lineman T.J. Sanders
Jeff Blake-Imagn Images This year's Cincinnati Bengals draft class will undoubtedly focus on addressing the trenches on both sides of the ball. The team made a couple of outside free-agent signings, but with big contracts already given to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins — and another still to be resolved with Trey Hendrickson — Cincinnati appears to be relying on its six draft picks to make a meaningful roster impact. Advertisement Even though they re-signed B.J. Hill this spring, the Bengals are still seeking additional interior pass-rush help. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah has called this class 'one for starters,' particularly along the defensive line, which bodes well for Cincinnati's needs. One intriguing option in this year's group is South Carolina defensive lineman T.J. Sanders. He's a well-rounded player who creates disruption in a variety of ways and could continue to strengthen the Bengals' defensive front. T.J. Sanders Height: 6'3 1/2' Weight: 297 Age: 21 (22 in July) Year: Redshirt Junior Hometown: Marion, South Carolina RAS: Background After becoming a standout at Marion High School in South Carolina, Sanders opted to stay close to home and play football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. As a freshman, he appeared in two games without recording an official stat and ultimately redshirted the year. Advertisement He then started seven of 12 games in 2022, notching 16 total tackles, one sack, and one pass defended. It was in 2023 that his collegiate career truly began to ascend, as he tallied 43 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, and four passes defended. As a redshirt junior, Sanders finished his final season at South Carolina with another four sacks, one pass defended, and a career-high 50 total tackles. Over his final two seasons, he recorded 17 tackles for loss (10 in 2023 and seven in 2024), showcasing his ability to frustrate opposing offenses. He then parlayed those seasons into strong pre-draft performances, including turning heads at the Senior Bowl. He was one of the better performers of the week, generating buzz heading into April. Strengths and Weaknesses The most obvious facet that stands out about Sanders is his pass-rush ability. He racked up 8.5 sacks over the past two years, along with the aforementioned 17 tackles for loss. Advertisement While he doesn't possess a Carlos Dunlap-like ability to consistently bat down passes at the line, he did flash an occasional knack for it—particularly in 2023. Sanders also posted an 87.3 pass-rush win rate on true pass-rush sets over the past two seasons, which is impressive. Against the run, Sanders often wins when matched up one-on-one with an offensive lineman. However, some pundits question his ability to shed double teams in run defense, and he'll need to address those concerns at the next level. While it's not necessarily a 'knock' on Sanders per se, there have been some discrepancies regarding his listed height and weight. Some outlets had him at 6'5' and 300 pounds during his final season, while others believed he played closer to 290 in 2024. He measured in at just under 6'4' and 297 pounds during the pre-draft process this spring. Outlook As a Day 2 pick, Sanders appears to be a relatively safe prospect in a year full of defensive line talent. His knack for creating havoc from the interior is something today's NFL covets, and he should hear his name called by the conclusion of Round 2. Advertisement A potential landing spot with the Bengals bodes well for his outlook. Alongside B.J. Hill, Kris Jenkins Jr., and others on the interior, he could benefit from a more gradual NFL learning curve in a rotational—albeit still important—role. Cincinnati desperately needs to diversify its pass rush and generate pressure from multiple spots up front. Sanders provides that flexibility and upside, even if only in a rotational role initially, and his outlook as a productive pro down the road appears promising. This episode is brought to you in part by FOCO, the 'Fans Only Company. One of their upcoming releases is a very special one, not only because of the players featured, but in the fact that it is a limited release of only 75 in production. Check out the Ja'Marr Chase/Joe Burrow bobblehead for purchase here. Advertisement You can also check out some exclusive videos on our YouTube channel. One of the latest was a chronicling of Sam Hubbard's career and a thank you as he goes off into retirement. Check out our podcasts here on CJ, the Bleav in Cincy podcast feed, Spotify, Amazon, our YouTube channel, and as always, on iTunes! More from
