Dominick Sanders
Dominick Markel Sanders is an American former football football position)|safety]. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Early life
Sanders attended Tucker High School in Tucker, Georgia. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.
College career
Sanders became a starter for the Bulldogs as a true freshman. In the 2014 Belk Bowl against Louisville, he recorded two interceptions in a 37–14 victory. Sanders finished his freshman season totaling 34 tackles, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery touchdown. As a sophomore, he recorded 48 tackles, six interceptions, and a sack, being named to the first-team All-SEC. In his junior season, Sanders tallied 34 tackles and three interceptions, while playing through injury. Following the conclusion of the season, he announced his decision to return to Georgia for his senior year. Following an interception against Missouri, Sanders set the school record for career interception return yards. In the 2018 Rose Bowl, he intercepted a Baker Mayfield pass in the fourth quarter and returned it 38 yards to set up a crucial Georgia touchdown. The interception was Sanders' final of his collegiate career and tied him for the school-record for career interceptions with 16 total. In his final collegiate game against Alabama [Crimson Tide football|Alabama] in the National Championship, Sanders missed his coverage of DeVonta Smith, resulting in the game winning touchdown for the Crimson Tide.
Dallas Cowboys
After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Sanders signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. On September 1, 2018, he was waived by the Cowboys.
Columbus Lions
On June 10, 2019, Sanders signed with the Columbus Lions of the National Arena League.
Spokane Shock
Sanders signed with the Spokane Shock of the Indoor Football League in 2020. He played two seasons with the Shock until the team folded following the conclusion of the 2022 season.