John Saunders Jr.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

John Saunders Jr. was signed by the New England Patriots to the practice squad on November 19, 2025 ... Originally signed by Miami as a rookie free agent (5/9/25) ... Released by Miami (8/26/25) ... Signed by Miami to the practice squad (8/27/25) ... Signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the Miami practice squad (10/30/25) ... Released by New England (11/17/25). 

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2025 (0/0) 

• Signed by New England from the Miami practice squad on Oct. 30 after originally signing with the Dolphins as a rookie free agent (5/9). He spent training camp with Miami before beginning the season on the practice squad. 
• Inactive vs. Atlanta (11/2) and at Tampa Bay (11/9). 
• Dressed but did not play vs. the N.Y. Jets (11/13). 
• Released by New England from the 53-man roster on Nov. 17 and signed by New England to the practice squad on Nov. 19.

COLLEGE 

• Played two seasons at Ole Miss (2023-24) after three seasons at Miami (Ohio) (2020-22). He appeared in 49 total college games (41 starts) and accumulated 179 tackles (111 solo), 25 passes defensed, 11 interceptions (including 1 returned for a touchdown), 5 forced fumbles, and 41/2 tackles for loss across five seasons. 
• In his senior season at Ole Miss in 2024, he led the SEC in turnovers forced with 7 total (4 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions).

PERSONAL 

• Attended High Point Christian High School in High Point, N.C., where he was named First Team All-State as a senior, recording 900 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns and adding in 16 passes defensed and 6 interceptions. 
• Is cousins with Bears DB Jaquan Brisker.