Jason Thomas Sanders was born on November 16,1995 and is an American professional football kicker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
15 Facts About Jason Sanders
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Jason Sanders played college football for the New Mexico Lobos.
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Jason Sanders attended and played college football at New Mexico from 2014 to 2017.
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Jason Sanders was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, 229th overall, of the 2018 NFL draft.
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Jason Sanders was one of two kickers to be drafted that year.
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Jason Sanders was named the Dolphins starting kicker following the release of undrafted rookie Greg Joseph.
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Jason Sanders made his NFL debut in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
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In 16 games, Jason Sanders made 18 of 20 field goals on the year, and this 90-percent field goal conversion rate was the fifth best in team history.
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Jason Sanders won the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award for his performance.
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Jason Sanders finished the 2019 season with 29 of 30 extra point attempts converted and 23 of 30 field goal attempts converted.
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Jason Sanders was the last perfect kicker in the NFL.
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Jason Sanders made 36 of 39 field goals and made all 36 extra point attempts.
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On February 16,2021, Jason Sanders signed a five-year, $22 million contract extension with the Dolphins, making him one of the highest paid kickers in the NFL.
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In Week 16, against the Dallas Cowboys, Jason Sanders went 5 for 5 on field goals, including a franchise record three 50+ yard field goals in a single game and a new career long of 57 yards, and converted the team's only extra point, securing a playoff spot for the Dolphins.
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Jason Sanders finished the 2023 season converting 58 of 59 extra point attempts and 24 of 28 field goal attempts.