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RB Raheim “Rocket” Sanders, CLE (1 Viewer)
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First RB I saw in this way to early 2024 mock: https://www.the33rdteam.com/category/nfl-draft/the-33rd-teams-way-too-early-2024-nfl-mock-draft/
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21.3 MPH 
Stealthycat
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he was very good at Arkansas early in his career
JohnnyU
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Raheim Sanders star faded and he was a highly ranked RB prospect a couple of years ago and has been injured a lot with knee, ankle, and shoulder injuries. He transferred from Arkansas to South Carolina and had a little bit of resurgence in 2024 with 881 yards / 11 TDs / 4.8 average. His best games were against Texas A&M and LSU. The Texas A&M game he had 20/144/2, with 5 receptions 92 yards. The LSU game he had 19//143/2. His worst games running the ball were against Clemson (18/60/0), Missouri (19/53/0), ODU (24//88/1), and Oklahoma (15/33/1). Against Arkansas he only had 1 carry (did he get hurt?).
Desert_Power
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That is Akron, it was a blowout.
The shovel pass against Mizzou was my favorite play of his this year.
Faust
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Yet another RB to fall in love with from the 2025 #NFLDraft class:
Raheim Sanders
2022 - Massively productive (1.4k scrimmage yards)
2023 - Injuries
2024 - Comeback player of the year
Love the vision and tempo. Active feet always setting angles up, and enough burst to take advantage
Oh, and he's 6'0" + 220 lbs
Faust
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Reel Analytics
Raheim Sanders’ (@raheim_sanders) 98th percentile IGA Score® reflects the kind of In-Game Athleticism™ that shows up on tape — explosive top-end speed with rare linear acceleration for his size.
IGA Score®: 98.2 (98th percentile)
A long-striding power back who erases pursuit angles and creates chunk plays when he hits the second level.
#IGAScore #NFLDraft
rockaction
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I'm bumping because I thought of him with Najee's eye now a concern. If Najee for whatever reason were not able to play or got a late start in the offense then Raheim stands to benefit. Right now you've got Harris, Hampton, Vidal, Haskins, and Sanders (off of the top of my head). I'm not sure they'll keep more than three on the roster in the regular season, though with Roman as OC it might be a good idea.
I don't know. Just bumping this for speculation and thoughts. I roster him right now and would like to hold because I love his athleticism and frankly, his highlights as a back. We'll see if it ever comes to fruition and he's got some stiff comp on his own team, but we will see.
It makes me wonder about a bigger question: how do NFL teams have bad running back rooms? I mean, look at the freaking Texans. KC. I guess four potential RB studs or starters doesn't equal a top-flight QB in the end.
I don't know. Just bumping this for speculation and thoughts. I roster him right now and would like to hold because I love his athleticism and frankly, his highlights as a back. We'll see if it ever comes to fruition and he's got some stiff comp on his own team, but we will see.
It makes me wonder about a bigger question: how do NFL teams have bad running back rooms? I mean, look at the freaking Texans. KC. I guess four potential RB studs or starters doesn't equal a top-flight QB in the end.
rockaction
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He looked pretty impressive in the highlights I can access. The only thing is that I think Haskins plays special teams and Vidal is supposedly markedly improved, so you've still got five backs vying for a maximum of four spots, if not three spots.
Hampton, Harris (PUP?), Vidal, Haskins (special teams), Sanders
Sanders is a good dynasty stash but is probably destined for the practice squad if/when Najee comes back (if Najee even starts on PUP). That's my guess. Still nice to see professional-type life out of Sanders.
Hampton, Harris (PUP?), Vidal, Haskins (special teams), Sanders
Sanders is a good dynasty stash but is probably destined for the practice squad if/when Najee comes back (if Najee even starts on PUP). That's my guess. Still nice to see professional-type life out of Sanders.
warpig33
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2025 Dynasty Rookie Rankings: Raheim Sanders
Many thought Sanders would be locked in as a top-three running back with the potential to be the RB1. That all changed when...
www.forbes.com
rockaction
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You know what? I roster this guy so this might sound too personal, but I can drop him easy peasy so this doesn't come from anything but confusion. If he was so well-known and dominant as a sophomore and people were considering him a legitimate NFL-type back, what happened once he got healthy again? Why was one year pretty much absent and then one subsequent but less dominant year after that one so held against him to the point he can't even make a club? It's not like he's a mathematician who decided to only do Calc I problems from high school on and then wants to get a job solving the problems preventing us from time travel.
The guy runs with rubber tucked under his arm! What exactly did he need to do to get picked or considered?! He tested awesomely at the Combine and ruled preseason. I get that Haskins makes the club for his special teams, which I guess coaches with that coach roach up their *** love so dearly. "Oh wow! That guy runs in a straight tine and throws his body through an oak tree! I love that guy!"
But if he was seriously tabbed to be a pro, then what happened? Nary a whiff of problematic attitude. No playbook issues. Looked like he picked up the blitz fine in preseason and knew where to be. I just don't get it. I'd love to have somebody explain it to me, but I don't think I'd hear too many legit explanations. Anyway, I hope the young man is smart and has already been in touch with Houston and Dallas. It would behoove him to do so.
The guy runs with rubber tucked under his arm! What exactly did he need to do to get picked or considered?! He tested awesomely at the Combine and ruled preseason. I get that Haskins makes the club for his special teams, which I guess coaches with that coach roach up their *** love so dearly. "Oh wow! That guy runs in a straight tine and throws his body through an oak tree! I love that guy!"
But if he was seriously tabbed to be a pro, then what happened? Nary a whiff of problematic attitude. No playbook issues. Looked like he picked up the blitz fine in preseason and knew where to be. I just don't get it. I'd love to have somebody explain it to me, but I don't think I'd hear too many legit explanations. Anyway, I hope the young man is smart and has already been in touch with Houston and Dallas. It would behoove him to do so.
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rockaction
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Mods and @FBG Moderator: I think this guy has two threads. He’s good enough to get claimed off waivers by a team in the RB news and it’s directly relevant to a national story. Please merge the two threads if there are two.
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