Ja'Tavion Sanders

Ja'Tavion Sanders

21-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Carolina Panthers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Many prognosticators viewed Sanders as the No. 2 tight end prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft behind only Brock Bowers, but NFL front offices apparently didn’t agree, taking Ben Sinnott in the second round (Washington) and Tip Reiman in the third (Arizona) before Sanders landed in Carolina with the first pick of the fourth round. The slide could be a blessing in disguise for the tight end out of Texas, as his top competition for snaps is now fourth-year pro Tommy Tremble, who had fewer than 200 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons. Sanders, meanwhile, exceeded 600 receiving yards in each of his last two college seasons while competing for targets with a slew of other NFL prospects. And while not quite a burner -- he ran a 4.69 40 at the combine -- he showcased big-play ability last year with 12 catches of 20-plus yards, second only to Bowers among FBS tight ends. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound Sanders should instantly be the best receiving threat in Carolina's tight end room, though shortcomings in blocking and route running could curtail his playing time early on. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.89 million contract with the Panthers in May of 2024.
Finds end zone in OT win
TECarolina Panthers
November 10, 2024
Sanders secured both of his targets for eight yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 20-17 overtime win over the Giants in Munich on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Sanders operated as the top tight end with Tommy Tremble (back) out once again, and he cashed in with his first NFL touchdown on a five-yard grab in midway through the first quarter. The rookie heads into a Week 11 bye with six receptions for 95 yards and Sunday's score over his last two games and should continue to enjoy a reliable role in the air attack down the stretch run of the season.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Ja'Tavion Sanders' 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
14.9
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.43
 
% Team Air Yards
6.9%
 
% Team Targets
10.7%
 
Avg Depth of Target
4.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
81.3%
 
Drop Rate
9.4%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
5.9
 
% Targeted On Route
17.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.40
 
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Snap Counts
Snap %
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#% of Team Snaps

34360%
11568%
19334%
3521%
9116%
4929%
265%
21%
132%
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How often does Ja'Tavion Sanders run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Ja'Tavion Sanders and the other tight ends for the Panthers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Ja'Tavion Sanders
181 routes   32 targets
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53%
0 routes   1 target
0%
20 routes   6 targets
22%
86 routes   12 targets
45%
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Chiefs pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
84.0
 
Cornerbacks
81.1
 
Safeties
72.8
 
Linebackers
117.4
 
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2024 Ja'Tavion Sanders Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Ja'Tavion Sanders' measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
252 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.69 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.32 sec
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
32.88 in
 
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More Fantasy News
Should be team's top TE in Week 10
TECarolina Panthers
November 10, 2024
Sanders is expected to serve as the Panthers' top tight end in Sunday's game against the Giants in Munich due to Tommy Tremble (back) being inactive for the contest, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
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Cleared to play
TECarolina Panthers
November 8, 2024
Sanders (wrist/ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Added to injury report
TECarolina Panthers
Wrist
November 7, 2024
Sanders was limited at Thursday's practice due to wrist and ankle injuries.
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New career high in receiving yards
TECarolina Panthers
November 3, 2024
Sanders secured four of five targets for 87 yards in the Panthers' 23-22 win over the Saints on Sunday.
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Struggles in Week 8
TECarolina Panthers
October 27, 2024
Sanders caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be TE1 vs. Falcons
TECarolina Panthers
October 12, 2024
Sanders should see more snaps against Atlanta on Sunday after Tommy Tremble was ruled out due to a concussion, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Sanders saw a season-high five targets during the Panthers' Week 5 loss to the Bears, four of which came after Tremble left in the second quarter. With Tremble still in concussion protocols and Ian Thomas listed as questionable due to a calf injury, Sanders could be the Panthers' top tight end for Sunday's NFC South matchup. Sanders could see even more looks from quarterback Andy Dalton if wide receiver Diontae Johnson is unable to play through an ankle injury that has limited him in practice all week. Over his last two outings, Sanders has caught five passes on seven targets for 29 yards.
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