The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2012 Football Roster
Roster
Kendall Sanders
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 183
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Athens, Texas
- High School:
- Athens
A third-year wide receiver ... has played in 23 career games with seven starts ... versatile player who was a prep All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions.
SOPHOMORE (2013)
Played in 12 games at wide receiver ... had seven starts ( BYU, Ole Miss, Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Baylor) ... also served as a kickoff returner ... third on the team in both receptions (37) and receiving yards (361) ... averaged 49.9 all-purpose yards per game, sixth on the team ... sat out the season opener vs. New Mexico State ... posted four catches for 36 yards, including a 13-yard reception, vs. BYU ... registered a career-high seven catches, 55 receiving yards and 147 all-purpose yards against Ole Miss ... also recorded a career-long kickoff return (51 yards) vs. the Rebels ... registered career highs in receiving yards (80) and all-purpose yards (152) vs. Kansas State ... also had a career-long reception (63) against the Wildcats ... matched a career high with seven receptions for 40 yards against Iowa State ... posted four receptions for 29 yards vs. Oklahoma ... had one catch for 33 yards in the win against TCU ... had two catches for 13 yards in the win against Kansas ... had four catches for 43 yards in the OT win against West Virginia ... had one reception for 2 yards in the Thanksgiving Day win against Texas Tech ... posted two receptions for 10 yards and one kickoff return for 35 yards vs. Oregon in the Alamo Bowl.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Paul Essary at Athens High School ... an All-American, all-state, three-time all-area and three-time first-team all-district performer at multiple positions … played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording a game-high two INTs to earn Defensive MVP honors … ranked as the 13th-best cornerback by ESPNU … a member of the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55 (state’s top prospects) … tallied 58 receptions for 1,310 yards and 15 TDs, rushed for 1,069 yards and 13 TDs and tallied three INTs in his final two seasons, helping Athens post a 20-15 record over his final three seasons … a Sports Illustrated High School All-America honorable mention selection as a senior … a first-team Preseason Super Team selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football … named the All-Henderson County MVP by the Athens Daily Review … named third-team All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association … a unanimous first-team all-district 17-3A selection … named the Built Ford Tough 3A Texas High School Football Player of the Week after rushing for 229 yards and two TDs, including a 99-yard TD, in a 42-21 win over Bullard in week seven … recorded 34 receptions for 530 yards and five TDs while tallying three INTs on defense … recorded 20 total TDs … named the All-Henderson County Player of the Year by the Athens Daily Review as a junior ??? named the district 17-3A MVP while earning first-team honors at defensive back and on special teams … helped lead Athens to a 11-3 record and an appearance in the fourth round of the state playoffs … rushed for 1,069 yards and 13 TDs while catching 24 passes for 780 yards and 10 TDs … also returned one punt for a TD … set the school record for single season TDs (24) … named the All-Henderson County Sophomore of the Year by the Athens Daily Review … named first-team all-district 20-3A at defensive back while also earning first-team honors as a special teams player … helped lead Athens to an appearance in the first round of the state playoffs … also lettered in basketball and track and field … named the district 17-3A MVP in basketball as a junior … named the All-Henderson County Sophomore of the Year by the Athens Daily Review … named the district 20-3A Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 7 … active in his church … enjoys playing dominoes and video games.
SANDERS' CAREER STATISTICS
2013
| Opponent | Rec | Yards | Long | TD |
| New Mexico St. | DNP | |||
| BYU | 4 | 36 | 13 | 0 |
| Ole Miss | 7 | 55 | 22 | 0 |
| Kansas State | 3 | 80 | 63 | 1 |
| Iowa State | 7 | 40 | 15 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 29 | 22 | 0 |
| TCU | 1 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Kansas | 2 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 4 | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| Oklahoma State | 2 | 20 | 11 | 0 |
| Texas Tech | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Baylor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oregon | 2 | 10 | 7 | 0 |
RECEIVING
Year | G/GS | Rec | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long |
| 2012 | 11/0 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12/NM |
| 2013 | 12/7 | 37 | 361 | 9.8 | 1 | 63/KSU |
| Total | 23/7 | 39 | 376 | 9.6 | 1 | 63/KSU |
CAREER HIGHS
