Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina defensive lineman TJ Sanders (DL31) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Buffalo Bills Select South Carolina DT TJ Sanders in the Second Round

Originally posted on South Carolina Gamecocks on SI
By Alex Joyce | Last updated Apr 25, 2025 7:51 PM ET

The second South Carolina Gamecock is officially off the board as the Buffalo Bills select TJ Sanders with the 41st overall pick.

Sanders officially finds a home with Bills in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-4 and 290+ pound defensive tackle finished 2024 with seven tackles for loss and four sacks. He has 8.5 sacks over the last two years.

Sanders shows an impressive pass rush repertoire with an explosive first step and can successfully use his hands to get past blockers. The Bills will covet his ability to play at many positions along the defensive line.

In 2024, Sanders posted 48 total tackles, including 29 solo stops, 7 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 1 pass deflection. Over his three-year career, he accumulated an impressive stat line of 107 total tackles (63 solo, 44 assisted), 18 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks across 38 games.

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