Trey Sanders RB TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Trey Sanders RB TCU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (2%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 25.7 DOB: 09/15/1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.80 seconds (2%*) | |
| Age: 25.7 DOB: 09/15/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 66.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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74% |
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| Rushing: |
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57% |
| Break Tackles: |
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55% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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40% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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14% |
| Run Blocking: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#425
Position rank:
#41
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 385 | ||
ESPN RATING: 88/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 99.6/100
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Ovr Rank:
#14
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Quardraiz Wadley - UTEP |
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60% |
| Brenden Knox - Marshall |
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50% |
| Spencer Brown - UAB |
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50% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Trey Sanders from IMG Academy High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Sanders joined Alabama.In 2020 as a freshman Sanders saw action in 4 games for the Crimson Tide as he ran for only 129 yards on 29 attempts for 4.4 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only one reception for -2 yards.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 12 games. and rushed for 314 yards on 72 carries for 4.4 ypc, with 2 TDs, with one fumble. In the passing game he pulled in only 6 receptions for 55 yards.
In 2022 as a junior Sanders saw action in 5 games for the Crimson Tide. He ran for only 80 yards on 14 attempts for an impressive 5.7 ypc, with one TD, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only 2 receptions for 13 yards.
After season's end Sanders transferred to TCU where as a senior in 2023 he played 11 games and ran for 175 yards on 48 carries for only average of 3.6 ypc, with 6 TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he had 5 receptions for 20 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural hands catcher who turns upfield quickly in the screen game, and Sanders shows a great feel for setting up wheel routes.
- A quick, smooth athlete with the footwork to make sharp cuts and redirect his momentum in a flash. Shows good vision and patience with natural running instincts.
- He’s aggressive and willing, with more than enough size, when asked to chip block or pick up blitzers. Sanders has the potential to be one of the league’s best in that area.
- Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
- Sanders has the size and toughness to be developed as a pass protector.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Not the most instinctive runner and too often tries for the big play, dancing and losing yards. Lacks the natural power to push the pile and feels more comfortable avoiding contact.
- Sanders can sometimes be impatient, not allowing his blocks to set up, a nuance required for backs to last a decade-plus.
- Sanders seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Sanders doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
Trey Sanders percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Trey Sanders (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
525.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
50.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.