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Raheim Sanders
No. 35 – Cleveland Browns
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-06-08) June 8, 2002 (age 24)
Rockledge, Florida, U.S.[1]
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolRockledge
CollegeArkansas (2021–2023)
South Carolina (2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Games played4
Rushing yards92
Rushing average3.4
Rushing touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Raheim G. "Rocket" Sanders[2] (born June 8, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and South Carolina Gamecocks.

Career

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Arkansas

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Sanders attended Rockledge High School in Rockledge, Florida.[3] Sanders was a three-sport athlete playing football, basketball, and track. Sanders averaged 9.5 points per game and 5.7 rebounds per game his junior season on the hardwood. Ran an 11.31 in the 100-meter dash during his first high school track meet.[4] He played running back, wide receiver and linebacker in high school. He committed to the University of Arkansas to play college football.[5][6]

As a true freshman at Arkansas in 2021, Sanders played in all 13 games and had 578 yards on 114 carries with five touchdowns.[7][8] He returned to Arkansas as the starting running back in 2022.[9]

On December 5, 2023, Sanders announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[10]

South Carolina

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On December 13, 2023, Sanders announced that he would be transferring to the University of South Carolina.[11]

Statistics

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2021Arkansas 1301145785.15111099.91
2022Arkansas 13132221,4436.510282719.72
2023Arkansas 65622093.4210757.50
2024South Carolina 12111838814.8112731611.72
Career44295813,1115.4287677110.15

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 in
(1.83 m)		217 lb
(98 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 4+1⁄4 in
(1.94 m)		4.46 s1.55 s2.63 s4.46 s7.39 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[12][13][14]

Los Angeles Chargers

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Sanders signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025.[15] On August 26, Sanders was waived by the Chargers due to final roster cuts.[16]

Cleveland Browns

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On August 27, 2025, Sanders was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[17] In a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sanders scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush.[18]

Personal life

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Sanders has a son named Raheim "RJ" Sanders Jr.[19]

References

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  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 66. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ Ellis, Andrew (September 10, 2022). "Rocket Sanders has career day for Hogs against South Carolina". 247Sports. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  3. ↑ McCallum, Brian (August 24, 2020). "Dandy Dozen: Rockledge WR Raheim Sanders still learning game as colleges learn about him". Florida Today. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Recruiting Player Profile". Raheim Sanders 247 Recruiting. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ Dawson, Dudley E. (November 14, 2020). "Raheim Sanders loves Arkansas turnaround". Whole Hog Sports. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "'Rocket' boost: Freshman expected to elevate running back room". June 30, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Rocket man: Sanders leads deep group of RBS". August 7, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Rocket Sanders Preparing for Takeoff in 2022". March 31, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Sanders comfortable in larger role at tailback".
  10. ↑ Heim, Mark (December 5, 2023). "Arkansas' Rocket Sanders to enter transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  11. ↑ Adams, Emily (December 13, 2023). "Rocket Sanders to transfer to South Carolina football". Greenville Online. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Raheim Sanders Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Raheim Sanders College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
  14. ↑ "South Carolina 2025 Pro Day Results" (PDF). gamecocksonline.com. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Undrafted Free Agents". Chargers.com. April 26, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 26, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Browns awarded 2 players via waivers, sign 9 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  18. ↑ Walters, Tim (September 7, 2025). "Rockledge High graduate Raheim Sanders scores first NFL TD for Browns in loss to Bengals". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  19. ↑ Long, Christina (November 16, 2022). "How Arkansas football RB Rocket Sanders found his secret to success in 1,000-yard season". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
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