Tanaeri J. Sanders is an American football defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills. The 41st overall pick from the 2025 NFL draft formerly represented the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2021-2024. After spending four seasons at South Carolina, he officially declared his entry into the 2025 NFL Draft on January 4, 2025, via his Instagram account, @tj.sanders4.
Sanders went to Marion High School in South Carolina and committed to play football at the University of South Carolina. According to Sports Reference, he appeared in 39 games from 2021 to 2024. Over his career, he recorded 109 total tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. Throughout his time at South Carolina, he also contributed with six pass deflections and one fumble recovery. In 2024, Sanders was named to the Second-Team All-SEC, as per South Carolina Gamecock's official website.
T.J. Sanders' NIL deals
According to On3, T.J. Sanders partnered with Garnet Trust in December 2023 and participated in the CB18 Wing Eating Contest in June 2024. However, the valuation on his NIL deals are unavailable, as per On3's data.
T.J. Sanders' NIL deal tracker
According to On3's official website, the following table compiles T.J. Sanders's NIL deals which he signed during his collegiate career:
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 06/14/24 | CB18 Wing Eating Contest |
| 12/04/23 | Garnet Trust |
CB18 Wing Eating Contest
Cocksby90 announced on June 14, 2024, via their X account (@cocks_by_90) about T.J. Sanders' participation in the Wing Eating Championship.
Garnet Trust
On December 4, 2023, Garnet Trust announced their NIL deal with T.J. Sanders via their X account (@TheGarnetTrust).
Also read: Where is T.J. Sanders from?
FAQs on T.J. Sanders
A. T.J. Sanders holds American nationality.
A. No, T.J. Sanders is not married, as of May 2025.
A. T.J. Sanders attended the University of South Carolina.
A. T.J. Sanders weighs around 297 pounds (via NFL official website).
