[4], Sanders was selected as a BTN.com All-Big Ten Freshman Team honorable mention. Miles ran a 4.58 electronically timed at a Nike event between his junior and senior years of high school. “I feel good, I feel good,” Sanders said Friday. [32], "Miles Sanders to honor teammate Mark Allen vs Buckeyes", "Penn State reunion for Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders in Giants' backfield? [5], In 2017, Sanders played in 12 games, making his first college start in one of them. Huntley, who is 5-9, 195 pounds, ran a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash, but not at the NFL Scouting Combine. [24] In Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings, Sanders rushed three times for six yards and caught three passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in the 38-20 loss. "Well-built glider with the instincts, footwork and agility to shake tacklers but the frame and pad level to finish with some authority," NFL.com scout Lance Zierlein writes. A year after Barkley ran a 4.40 40 … Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). A year after Barkley ran a 4.40 40 … He can be reached at dgallen@pennlive.com. Most yards from scrimmage by a rookie (1,327), Most all purpose yards by a rookie (1,641), This page was last edited on 22 September 2020, at 20:33. When healthy, he is expected to be a focal point of the offense. He’s carried some of that success over to 2020, too. 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"There’s gonna be ppl at the combine that can help where u get picked.. there are gonna be ppl who don’t get invited to the combine that will have a heck of a year... at the end of the day take care of the chance you get and take advantage of what u got and compete and you’ll see," Barkley tweeted. He also ended the game with a career high of three rushing touchdowns. [4] He started his first game against Rutgers on November 11, 2017. NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year Race After Week 17. He was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft after playing college football at Penn State. Sanders is more skilled than explosive, but he has the size and talent to develop into a future starter with every-down potential. [27] In Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, Sanders rushed 20 times for 79 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 77 yards during the 17–9 win. Follow PennLive’s Philadelphia Eagles coverage on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Informations sur votre appareil et sur votre connexion Internet, y compris votre adresse IP, Navigation et recherche lors de l’utilisation des sites Web et applications Verizon Media. Additionally he finished seventh in the Big Ten in rushing touchdowns (9) and all-purpose yards per game (108.7). “Mentally, I feel good, especially in my second year, I know the playbook very well,” Sanders said. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Sanders has provided a glimpse of explosiveness behind quarterback Carson Wentz. And with the short-handed Eagles set to face the 49ers on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” Sanders is a key part of a Philadelphia offense that is looking to get on track in Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season. “It’s just that injury, that’s a lot of sideways tackles in this league, where you’re getting hit on that area of the body or the lower legs, and it’s something that he’s aware of. 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Johnson had ankle surgery in August, sources told ESPN, and he was unable to go as a game-time decision in the Eagles' 27-17 loss to Washington in Week 1. | Why one coach thinks it could happen", "2017 SPRING POSITION PREVIEW: KICK AND PUNT RETURNERS", "Who are Penn State football's 2018 spring award recipients? He feels good. Now, looking back at his experience last February, Barkley has some advice for the 2019 draft class set to compete in the 2019 combine this weekend. Just staying locked in. Once again, the Eagles have been blinded by speed. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [13], To end the season, Sanders finished No. PHILADELPHIA — Miles Sanders isn’t sure how he exactly suffered the glute injury that made him a limited participant in practice this week. Miles Sanders (born May 1, 1997) is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Wasn’t really getting gassed out there or tired as often. ", "Penn State's Miles Sanders ready to replace Saquon Barkley as No. [2] He received the majority of his reps on special teams this season. (Via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/k0rng3DBsD. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. He was named Big Ten Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week. He has seven catches for 48 yards, too. As Saquon Barkley had a record shattering season in his junior year, Sanders served as the backup carrying the ball only 6 more times on than the previous season. [14], Sanders was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. Edge rusher Brandon Graham remains sidelined as he goes through concussion protocol. Fantasy football drafts are happening all across the world, and Miles Sanders and Josh Jacobs are two of the first players off the board. RB Miles Sanders and OT Lane Johnson, who both sat out the Eagles' 27-17 loss to Washington in Week 1, are on track to return against the Rams on Sunday, sources told ESPN. ... his time … Découvrez comment nous utilisons vos informations dans notre Politique relative à la vie privée et notre Politique relative aux cookies. Will 0-4 Falcons make Texans-like move with Dan Quinn? [10] That also included the game winning 4-yard touchdown in overtime.