KajSanders

SS#1RUTG Scarlet Knights
6'1" • 200lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
72.6
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
123
829th/1661 - Ss
Interceptions '26
0
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
@ WISCON 11/7, 5:30 PM
Kaj
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RUTG Scarlet Knights

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Kaj Sanders is a safety for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights who earned a 72.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 745 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 70.6 ranked 0th among 745 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 73.3 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Sanders broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 89.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 6 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2024 - Present

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
72.6
AVG
0th/745 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
70.6
AVG
0th/745 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
59.0
AVG
0th/745 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
73.3
AVG
0th/745 Ss

Highest Graded Games

vs CASC
72.9
Week 3, 2026
vs MDUN
68.6
Week 11, 2025
@ INPU
67.8
Week 9, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

vs WAUN
35.9
Week 5, 2024
vs OHUN
36.2
Week 1, 2025
vs PAST
44.8
Week 14, 2025

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
6
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
2
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
6
-
Assists
6
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
1
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
2
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
89.6
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.5
-
Total Pressures
2
-
PBUs
1
-
Receptions Allowed
2
Rank
829
th
Total Snaps
123
865
th
Run Defense Snaps
51
504
th
Pass Rush Snaps
2
809
th
Coverage Snaps
70