24 Facts About Miles Sanders

Miles Sanders was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft after playing college football at Penn State.

Miles Sanders saw a limited amount of playing time as a true freshman behind teammate Saquon Barkley.

Miles Sanders received the majority of his reps on special teams this season.

Miles Sanders is ranked second on the program's list for kick return yards in a single season, averaging 20.8 yards per return.

In 2017, Miles Sanders played in 12 games, making his first college start in one of them.

Miles Sanders started his first game against Rutgers on November 11,2017.

Miles Sanders was presented with the 2018 Red Worrell Award, for the offensive player who best demonstrated exemplary conduct, loyalty, interest, attitude and improvement during spring practice.

Miles Sanders rushed for a career-best 200 yards on 22 carries.

Miles Sanders ended the game with a career-high three rushing touchdowns.

Miles Sanders was then named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week.

On January 3,2019, Miles Sanders decided to declare for the NFL Draft and forgo his senior season of college football.

Miles Sanders was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Miles Sanders made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Washington Redskins.

In Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings, Miles Sanders rushed three times for six yards and caught three passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.

In Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, Miles Sanders rushed 20 times for 79 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 77 yards.

Miles Sanders finished his rookie season with 818 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 50 receptions for 509 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.

Miles Sanders missed the first game of the 2020 regular season with a hamstring injury.

Miles Sanders returned in Week 2 to make his season debut against the Los Angeles Rams.

Miles Sanders finished with 164 carries for 867 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns to go along with 28 receptions for 197 receiving yards.

Miles Sanders returned in time for the team's week 11 showdown with the New Orleans Saints.

Miles Sanders stepped back into a large role in the week 13 game against the New York Jets, as he carried the ball a season high 24 times for 120 yards.

In week 15 against the Washington Football Team, Miles Sanders recorded a season high 131 yards rushing on 18 carries.

Miles Sanders finished the 2022 season ranked among the league's top 10 in carries, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns; his 1,269 yards were 5th most in the league, while his 259 carries and 11 touchdowns both ranked 8th.

On March 15,2023, Miles Sanders signed a four-year, $25.4 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.