Myjai Sanders facts for kids
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Sanders with the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2021
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | July 12, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Camden County (Kingsland, Georgia) |
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| College: | Cincinnati (2018–2021) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2022 / Round: 3 / Pick: 100 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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Myjai Sanders (born July 12, 1998) is a professional American football player. He plays as a defensive end for the Birmingham Stallions in the United Football League (UFL). Before joining the UFL, he played college football at Cincinnati. The Arizona Cardinals picked him in the 2022 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Myjai Sanders grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He first attended William M. Raines High School. Later, he moved to Camden County High School in Kingsland, Georgia. This move happened before his junior year of high school.
During his senior year, Myjai was a standout player. He made 39 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's ball carrier many times. He also had three sacks, which is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. He was recognized for his skills and named to the Coastal Georgia All-Area team. After high school, Myjai chose to play college football at Cincinnati. He picked Cincinnati over offers from other well-known schools.
College Football Career at Cincinnati
Myjai Sanders started his college football journey at Cincinnati. In his first year, he played in ten games. He was a reserve player, meaning he wasn't a starter but played when needed. He recorded seven tackles during this freshman season.
In his second year, Myjai became a starter for the team. He had a great season, finishing with 40 tackles. He also made seven tackles for loss, which means he stopped the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage. He also recorded four sacks. As a junior, Myjai was named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award. This award goes to the best defensive player in college football. He also earned the title of American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. This was after a game where he had six tackles and 1.5 sacks against Memphis.
Professional Football Journey
Myjai Sanders began his professional career after being drafted.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals selected Myjai Sanders in the 2022 NFL draft. He was the 100th player chosen overall, picked in the third round. He played for the Cardinals in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In August 2023, he was placed on injured reserve. This meant he couldn't play due to an injury. He was later released by the team in October.
Houston Texans
After leaving the Cardinals, Myjai Sanders was picked up by the Houston Texans. This happened on October 18, 2023. He played for the Texans for a short period. He was waived by the team in April 2024.
Birmingham Stallions
On December 30, 2024, Myjai Sanders signed with the Birmingham Stallions. The Stallions are a team in the United Football League (UFL). He is currently an active player for the team.
