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7 Bo Sanders

7 Bo Sanders

  • Position:
    Defensive Back
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Indianapolis, Ind.
  • Highschool:
    Cathedral
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-2 / 196

Summary

Biography

2023 (Senior):
  • Honorable Mention All-CAA
  • Fifth Team All-CAA by Phil Steele
  • Started all 11 games for Elon
  • Second on the team with 79 tackles, of which 49 were solo
  • Had three pass break-ups, two interceptions, 2.0 tackles for loss and a sack, as well as a quarterback hurry
  • Also the team’s primary punt returner, averaging 7.8 yards on 19 punt returns
  • Had a season-high 10 tackles at Campbell, along with an interception
  • Had nine tackles and a season-best seven solo tackles at Wake Forest and against Monmouth
  • Also had his sack against Monmouth
  • Recorded two pass break-ups and a quarterback hurry against Wake Forest
  • Returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown against Hampton
  • Had best game as a punt returner against Delaware, returning six for 84 yards, including a season-long 28-yard return

2022 (Junior):
  • Played in all 12 games, starting 11 times
  • Third on the team with 69 tackles, 46 of which were solo. Added 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack, five pass break-ups, an interception and a fumble recovery
  • Had a season-high 11 tackles in the win over Richmond, including a fumble recovery
  • Had four tackles, a sack and a pass break-up in a win at Wofford
  • Posted seven tackles and an interception in the team’s come-from-behind win at William & Mary
  • Had two pass break-ups against Delaware

2021 (Sophomore):
  • Played in all 11 games, starting four times for Elon
  • Finished the season with 40 tackles, 30 of which were solo, along with a fumble recovery and a tackle for loss
  • Recovered a fumble in the season opener against Wofford
  • Had seven tackles in a game three times, doing so in wins at Maine, vs. New Hampshire and vs. Rhode Island
  • Team went 4-0 when he started for the Phoenix, picking up at least six tackles in each of those contests

2020-21 (Sophomore):
  • Played in four games on the season
  • Finished the season with 10 tackles - six solo - and 1.0 tackle for a loss
  • Made five tackles with a half tackle for a loss at Gardner-Webb on Feb. 27
  • Had four tackles with a half tackle for a loss at No. 20 Richmond

2019 (Freshman): 
  • Appeared in seven games on special teams and in the defensive backfield
  • Finished with six tackles - four solo. Had three tackles in the win at Rhode Island
  • Also had one tackle in games against Wake Forest, No. 2 James Madison and No. 15 Delaware

Prep:
  • Set single-season school records in receptions and receiving touchdowns as a senior at Cathedral High School for head coach Bill Peebles
  • Hauled in 84 catches for 1,075 yards with 18 touchdowns as a senior to go with five interceptions on the defensive side of the ball
  • Earned 5A Senior All-State, Indy Star High School Super Team and Team MVP honors in his final season at Cathedral
  • Was named a 5A All-State honoree as a junior
  • Also played baseball at Cathedral

Personal:
  • Full name is Bo Arthur Sanders
  • Son of Tracy and Brian Sanders
  • Brother, Luke Sanders, played wide receiver and tight end at Western Michigan
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Historical Player Information

  • 22

    2019Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 180 lbs
    22
  • 22

    2020-21Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 200 lbs
    22
  • 22

    2021Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'2" 195 lbs
    22
  • 7

    2022Junior

    Defensive Back
    6'2" 195 lbs
    7
  • 7

    2023Senior

    Defensive Back
    6'2" 196 lbs
    7
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