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Braylon Sanders
No. 3 – DC Defenders
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-01-21) January 21, 1999 (age 27)
Hogansville, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolCallaway (Hogansville)
CollegeOle Miss (2017–2021)
NFL draft2022: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions2
Receiving yards17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jontavious Braylon Sanders (born January 21, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, and Houston Gamblers.

Early life

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Sanders was born on January 21, 1999, in Hogansville, Georgia. He attended and played football at Callaway High School.[1] He committed to play college football at Ole Miss on February 1, 2017.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		194 lb
(88 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		4.48 s1.48 s2.58 s4.25 s6.96 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		12 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4][5]

Miami Dolphins

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Sanders was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL draft.[6] He was waived by the Dolphins on August 30, and re-signed to the practice squad.[7][8] In Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, Sanders made his NFL debut, catching two passes for 17 yards but also losing a fumble.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.[10]

On August 29, 2023, Sanders was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[13]

Sanders was waived/injured by the Dolphins on August 27, 2024, and placed on injured reserve.[14] He was waived on September 4.[15]

New England Patriots

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On October 29, 2024, Sanders was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[16]

DC Defenders

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On March 6, 2025, Sanders signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[17] In seven games played, he caught 13 passes for 332 yards and three touchdowns, including a 76-yard touchdown catch during the team's Week 7 victory over the San Antonio Brahmas.[18][19] The Defenders went on to win the 2025 UFL championship game.

Washington Commanders

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On August 2, 2025, Sanders signed with the Washington Commanders.[20] He was waived by the Commanders on August 25.[21]

Houston Gamblers

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On January 13, 2026, Sanders was selected by the Houston Gamblers in the 2026 UFL draft.[22]

DC Defenders (second stint)

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On March 13, 2026, Sanders was traded back to the DC Defenders in exchange for Gottlieb Ayedze.[23]

References

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  1. ↑ Strang, Ethan (November 1, 2022). "Former Callaway Cavalier Braylon Sanders makes NFL debut with Dolphins". LaGrange Daily News. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Braylon Sanders - Ole Miss Rebels - WR". On3. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Braylon Sanders Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Braylon Sanders, Mississippi NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ "NFL combine 2022: Christian Watson imposing, Jameson Williams lighter amid ACL rehab as WRs, TEs get measured". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Roster Moves: Dolphins sign 14 undrafted college free agents". Miami Dolphins. May 13, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Former Callaway Cavalier Braylon Sanders makes NFL debut with Dolphins". lagrangenews.com. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 16, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign Eight to Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign 8 to Future Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 15, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Braylon Sanders: Let go with injury settlement". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Patriots Sign LB Ochaun Mathis to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad WR Braylon Sanders Signed to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  17. ↑ Larsen, James (March 5, 2025). "DC Defenders Sign WR Braylon Sanders, Cut Darrell Simpson". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Braylon Sanders". United Football League. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  19. ↑ McDonald, Drew (May 10, 2025). "Second Half Surge Lifts Defenders Over Brahmas, 32-24". United Football League. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  20. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 2, 2025). "Commanders sign WR Braylon Sanders". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  21. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 25, 2025). "Commanders release 6 players ahead of final roster cuts". Commanders.com.
  22. ↑ "Day One of the 2026 UFL Draft Delivers Immediate Impact and Familiar Faces". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  23. ↑ Parks, Greg (March 14, 2026). "Instant Analysis: Defenders trade OT Ayedze to Gamblers for WR Sanders". uflnewshub.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
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