Raheim Sanders NFL Draft Scouting Report

Size:

Height: 6’2” | Weight: 235 lbs

Accomplishments: 

• 2022 First Team All-SEC (AP) • 2021 All-SEC Freshman

“Raheim Sanders is a violent ball-carrier that possesses the vision, footwork, and burst to become a bell-cow No. 1 running back at the next level.” 

Strengths:

• Violent runner
• Vision
• Patience at LOS
• Acceleration/burst 
• Contact balance
• Agility in congested areas

Concerns:

• Route-running
• Hunts unwarranted contact at times

In-play Film Analysis: 

Raheim Sanders is a downhill, powerful ball-carrier that will embarrass defenders that approach with soft contact. An explosive running back, his acceleration to the edges makes him a nightmare to tackle at 235 pounds. A zone runner primarily for the Razorbacks, Sanders has the ideal vision to quickly ID cutback lanes. When met with contact, he showcases a powerful leg drive to push through contact, always falling forward.

Sanders is not the most agile but can make defenders miss inside the tackles with a quick stop-start ability. Foot turnover helps him work back up to speed quickly. A willing participant in pass pro, which will help provide three-down value.

While recruited to Arkansas as a wide receiver, Sanders is primarily a check-down option but could benefit from improving his route-running. Tends to hunt for unwarranted contact at times. Sanders will look to attack a defender rather than take a vacant alley. 

Overall, Sanders is an extremely well-rounded ball-carrier that provides a blend of vision, power, and burst matched by few in the college game.

Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Winning Starter

Written By: Ryan Fowler

Last Updated: June 1, 2023

Exposures: Alabama (22), South Carolina (22), Texas A&M (22)

Raheim Sanders’ NFL Draft Scouting Report will be updated by Draft Network throughout the season. Add him to your big board here.