Raheim G. "Rocket" Sanders (born June 8, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and South Carolina Gamecocks.
Career Arkansas Sanders attended Rockledge High School in Rockledge, Florida. Sanders was a three-sport athlete playing football, basketball, and track. Sanders averaged 9.5 points per game and 5.7 rebounds per game his junior season on the hardwood. Ran an 11.31 in the 100-meter dash during his first high school track meet. He played running back, wide receiver and linebacker in high school. He committed to the University of Arkansas to play college football.
As a true freshman at Arkansas in 2021, Sanders played in all 13 games and had 578 yards on 114 carries with five touchdowns. He returned to Arkansas as the starting running back in 2022.
On December 5, 2023, Sanders announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.
South Carolina On December 13, 2023, Sanders announced that he would be transferring to the University of South Carolina.
Statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD 2021 Arkansas 13 0 114 578 5.1 5 11 109 9.9 1 2022 Arkansas 13 13 222 1,443 6.5 10 28 271 9.7 2 2023 Arkansas 6 5 62 209 3.4 2 10 75 7.5 0 2024 South Carolina 12 11 183 881 4.8 11 27 316 11.7 2Career 44 29 581 3,111 5.4 28 76 771 10.1 5
Professional career
Los Angeles Chargers Sanders signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025. On August 26, Sanders was waived by the Chargers due to final roster cuts.
Cleveland Browns On August 27, 2025, Sanders was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. In a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sanders scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush.
Personal life Sanders is a Christian. He was baptized in June 2026. Sanders has a son named Raheim "RJ" Sanders Jr.
References
External links Cleveland Browns bio Arkansas Razorbacks bio