James Sanders (American football)

James Sanders (born November 25, 1983) is a former American football safety. He played college football at Fresno State and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Early Life and College Career

Sanders was born in Porterville, California. He attended Monache High School in Porterville where he played football, basketball, and track. He played college football at Fresno State University from 2001 to 2004. While at Fresno State, he was a four-year starter and earned All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) honors.

Professional Career

Sanders was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played for the Colts from 2005 to 2008, primarily as a backup safety and special teams player. He was a member of the Colts team that won Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears.

In 2009, Sanders signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He played with the Falcons for two seasons, serving mainly as a backup.

In 2011, Sanders signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released during the season.

NFL Statistics

During his NFL career, Sanders played in 76 games, recording 117 tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, and 7 passes defended.