TJ Sanders Draft Profile, Scouting Report, Projection and Highlights

The defensive line depth in the 2025 NFL Draft is a beautiful thing, with teams getting legitimate starters or contributors well into the second day. The TJ Sanders draft profile reflects this as well, with a team about to get a strong contributor as a three-technique for their defensive line.

Let’s take a look at our TJ Sanders draft profile, including his stats, scouting report, college highlights, and more!

TJ Sanders NFL Draft Profile 2025

TJ Sanders
Position: Defensive Line
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 290 lbs
Age: 21
College: South Carolina Gamecocks

TJ Sanders Stats 2024

Games: 13
Tackles: 50
Hurries: 19
Tackles For Loss: 7
Sacks: 4

TJ Sanders Highlights

When is the 2025 NFL Draft?

The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 24, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The draft will take place in Green Bay, WI, which brings plenty of potential challenges. Only Round 1 will take place on Thursday. Rounds 2-3 will take place on April 25th, with the remaining four rounds wrapping up on Sunday, April 26th. There will be 257 players selected across the seven rounds, with many more getting phone calls immediately afterward.

TJ Sanders Scouting Report

Strengths

The size and skills of TJ Sanders make him a true three-technique on the defensive line, which is extremely coveted. He is an explosive player who gets off the snap in a hurry. Sanders will often initiate the contact, and his long arms mean he can keep linemen off his body as well. He also has the strength to take on blockers and play both gaps.

Weaknesses

Sanders needs to be stronger fighting against down blocks. On top of that, he has the tendency to pick a game instead of playing both and reading the play. Sanders must finish plays better, failing to make the play he has put himself in a position for. And while quick north and south, Sanders does not change direction well.

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TJ Sanders Draft Projection | Expert 2025 NFL Mock Draft Projections

This TJ Sanders draft projection comes from ESPN back in late March. Matt Miller projects Scourton to be drafted in the third round, 89th overall by the Houston Texans.

2025 NFL Draft Order | First Round

TJ Sanders likely will not hear his name drafted on the first day, so who will take him? Here is the 2025 NFL Draft order.

1. Tennessee Titans
2. Cleveland Browns
3. New York Giants
4. New England Patriots
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Las Vegas Raiders
7. New York Jets
8. Carolina Panthers
9. New Orleans Saints
10. Chicago Bears
11. San Francisco 49ers
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. Miami Dolphins
14. Indianapolis Colts
15. Atlanta Falcons
16. Arizona Cardinals
17. Cincinnati Bengals
18. Seattle Seahawks
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20. Denver Broncos
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Los Angeles Chargers
23. Green Bay Packers
24. Minnesota Vikings
25. Houston Texans
26. Los Angeles Rams
27. Baltimore Ravens
28. Detroit Lions
29. Washington Commanders
30. Buffalo Bills
31. Kansas City Chiefs
32. Philadelphia Eagles