Former Longhorns TE Ja’Tavion Sanders is set to make his NFL debut on Thursday, August 8th when the Carolina Panthers take on the New England Patriots in its first preseason game. Sanders was a key piece in the Longhorn’s College Football Playoff run accounting for 682 yards and two touchdowns in 2023. Carolina beat writer Nasheena Quick joined the “Pat McAfee Show” to talk about Sanders’ NFL debut and the impact he might have versus the Patriots.
Here is her segment on the Pat McAfee Show On the @PatMcAfeeShow , Carolina Panthers beat writer @Sheena_Marie3 says she expects Texas Ex Jatavion Sanders to have a big role in tonight’s preseason game “He brings a different dynamic to this offense” She also reported Jonathon Brooks won’t be available this preseason...
pic.twitter.com/qIUqItPj6C — Cory Mose (@Cory_Mose) August 8, 2024 Sanders was taken in the fourth round with the 101st overall pick.
The rookie has already made an impact in preseason training camp. Former Longhorns running back Johnathan Brooks was also drafted by Carolina. His availability remains uncertain as he is still recovering from a torn ACL he sustained last season against TCU.
Ja’Tavion Sanders makes an impressive play in camp Ja’Tavion Sanders continues to impress at Panthers training camp The rookie TE came away with a beautiful back shoulder grab during 1on1’s. Sanders will certainly be a player to keep an eye on during the preseason. #KeepPounding | @wyffnews4 pic.
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