John Saunders Jr.
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#23
Experience: R
Height: 6-2
Age: 24
Weight: 211 lbs
College: Mississippi
Preseason
| WK | Game Date | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 08/23/2025 | Jaguars | W 14 - 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 08/16/2025 | @Lions | W 24 - 17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 08/10/2025 | @Bears | T 24 - 24 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
Saunders, 24, originally signed with the Miami Dolphins as a rookie free agent out of Mississippi on May 9, 2025, and began the season on the practice squad. The 6-foot-2, 211-pounder began his college career at Miami (Ohio) before transferring to Mississippi following the 2022 season. He led the SEC in turnovers last season with seven turnovers (3 interceptions and 4 forced fumbles). Saunders had 11 interceptions in 49 collegiate games.