DonSaunders

CBCB#7PUR Boilermakers
6'4" • 201lbs • Sr.
Draft Eligibility:2028
Overall Grade '26
63
701st/1007 - CBs
Snap Count '26
394
258th/2303 - CBs
Interceptions '26
1
115th/1007 - CBs
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Don
Saunders
CB
#7
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PUR Boilermakers
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026
Don Saunders is a cornerback for the Purdue Boilermakers who earned a 63.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 701st among 1007 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 63.9 ranked 652nd among 1007 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 62.1 ranked 692nd at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Saunders broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 87.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 20 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 31 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Purdue Boilermakers
2025 - Present
Utah Utes
2025
Texas A&M Aggies
2024
Cal Poly Mustangs
2022 - 2023

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
63.0
AVG
701st/1007 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
63.9
AVG
652nd/1007 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
60.0
AVG
290th/1007 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
62.1
AVG
692nd/1007 CBs

Highest Graded Games

vs INST
89.4
Week 1, 2026
vs OHCI
84.5
Week 10, 2025
vs OHCI
84.5
Week 10, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

@ UTBY
44.1
Week 8, 2025
@ UTBY
44.1
Week 8, 2025
vs KSST
46.8
Week 13, 2025

Grades by Game

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Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
31
62nd/1007 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
115th/1007 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
467th/1007 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
20
826th/1007 CBs

Defense

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Rank
62
nd
Solo Tackles
31
282
nd
Assists
5
182
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
130
th
Stops
10
147
th
Sacks
0
997
th
Missed Tackles
11
115
th
Interceptions
1
469
th
Passer Rating Allowed
87.1
452
nd
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.6
467
th
Total Pressures
0
184
th
PBUs
3
826
th
Receptions Allowed
20

Snaps

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Rank
258
th
Total Snaps
394
239
th
Run Defense Snaps
177
751
st
Pass Rush Snaps
1
246
th
Coverage Snaps
216
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