Chris Sanders (wide receiver)
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| Chris Sanders | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 8, 1972 |
| Place of birth | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
| College | Ohio State |
| NFL Draft | 1995 / Round 3 / Pick 67 |
| Stats | |
| Statistics | |
| Teams | |
| 1995-1998 1999-2001 |
Houston/Tennessee Oilers Tennessee Titans |
Christopher Dwayne Sanders (born May 8, 1972 in Denver, Colorado) is a former American football wide receiver who was a multi-sport athlete at the Ohio State University before playing seven seasons in the National Football League. He attended Montbello High School in Denver, Colorado.
[edit] Ohio State
Sanders was a member of the Ohio State track and field team from 1992 to 1994. On February 15, 1992 he set the school record in the indoor long jump (26'9.75"). That record still stands. He was also a member of two relay teams (4x100 and 4x200) that also set Ohio State records.
On the Ohio State football team Sanders was a three-year starter at the flanker position. He had 71 career receptions for 1,120 total yards, and was such a strong team contributor that for two years he kept future Biletnikoff-winner Terry Glenn on the second team.
Sanders was named the Ohio State Athlete of the Year, across all sports, in 1994.
[edit] Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans
Sanders was selected by the Houston Oilers in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He stayed with that organization for seven years, completing 177 career receptions for 3,285 total yards.
[edit] Personal
- Sanders was known by the nickname "Tippy Toes" as a college player for his graceful gate.
- Sanders' son C.J. is a child actor best known for his role as the young Ray Charles in the movie Ray.
| Preceded by Chris Nelloms |
Ohio State Athlete of the Year 1994 |
Succeeded by Blaine Wilson |
