Braylon Sanders

Player Information

Jontavious Braylon Sanders is an American professional football wide receiver born on January 21, 1999, in Hogansville, Georgia. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels, committing to the school in 2017. After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins. Over his career, he has played for the Dolphins, New England Patriots, DC Defenders, and Washington Commanders, showcasing his talent on various platforms.
Full Name :
Jontavious Braylon Sanders
Birthdate :
21 January 1999
Birthplace :
Hogansville, Georgia, USA
Gender :
Male
Height (cm) :
185
Weight (kg) :
86
Nationality :
United States
Education :
Callaway High School (High School), Ole Miss (College)
Career Started :
2022
Notable Achievements :
UFL champion (2025)
Current Team :
Washington Commanders
Previous Teams :
Miami Dolphins (From 2022, To 2023), New England Patriots (From 2024, To 2024), DC Defenders (From 2025, To 2025), Washington Commanders (From 2025, To 2025)
Drafted :
2022
Drafted by :
Undrafted
Active Status :
From - 2022, To - Present

Biography

Braylon Sanders is an NFL wide receiver who began his career as an undrafted free agent. He gained recognition in high school, leading to over 1,000 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns in his senior year. After a productive college stint at Ole Miss, he joined the Miami Dolphins in 2022, where he occasionally appeared on the active roster. Currently with the New England Patriots, Sanders has the potential for further growth in his professional path. More insights await on his path and achievements.

Early Life

Braylon Sanders is an accomplished NFL player who displayed his football talents during his formative years. He developed his skills at Callaway High School, where he emerged as a standout athlete.

In his senior year, he excelled as a versatile player, accumulating over 1,000 receiving yards and scoring 20 touchdowns. His impressive performance helped lead his team to a remarkable 13-1 record under the guidance of coach Pete Wiggins.

Moreover, Braylon played both wide receiver and quarterback prior to his senior year, demonstrating his adaptability on the field. His skill earned him a 4-star prospect rating from both Scout and ESPN, making him one of the top recruits in the nation.

Family Life

Braylon Sanders credits much of his success to the steadfast support of his family, particularly his parents, who have been instrumental in his football path.

They instilled strong family values in him, guiding his decisions both on and off the field. Throughout his challenges, including injuries and competition in the NFL, Braylon has relied on his family’s encouragement.

His connection to his family remains strong, as he frequently shares moments and experiences with them on social media, highlighting the importance of their bond in his life and career.

Career

Braylon Sanders is a wide receiver who began his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins in May 2022, following a successful college tenure at Ole Miss where he recorded 549 yards and four touchdowns during the 2021 season.

In the 2022 NFL season, he made a brief impact on the active roster, catching two passes for 17 yards across three games. Throughout the season, Sanders mainly contributed from the Dolphins’ practice squad and was promoted to the active roster multiple times due to injuries within the team.

In 2024, after facing injury setbacks, he was waived by the Dolphins with an injury settlement and subsequently signed to the New England Patriots‘ practice squad on October 29, 2024.

Net Worth

As of October 2023, Braylon Sanders has an estimated net worth of $1 million, primarily derived from his NFL contracts and endorsements.

Throughout his career, he has drawn a base salary of $705,000 during his time with the Miami Dolphins in 2022. Furthermore, his earnings from game checks during limited appearances in the regular season contributed to his financial standing.

Following his signing to the Patriots practice squad in 2024, Sanders has the potential for increased earnings through performance incentives and contract negotiations.