Ja'Tavion Sanders
TE - Carolina Panthers
2024 Outlook
Expert Note
View More NotesViewed as the consensus No. 2 tight end, Texas' Ja'Tavion Sanders just turned 21 years old. He broke out very early in his college career at age 19 during the 2022 season, posting a 21% dominator rating with 5 TDs, 54 receptions (7th in the nation) and 613 receiving yards.
In 2023, he was still extremely efficient even with his counting stats falling amid an ankle injury and competition from two projected Round 1 WRs - Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell. He recorded zero drops on 67 targets and finished 3rd in total YAC among the 2024 tight end class. He averaged over 15 yards per catch - second highest in the class (15.2) - with his downfield presence. But he wasn't featured in the red zone.
Sanders isn't a complete blocker - much more of a tight end receiver type - but he has enough athleticism to be a solid receiving threat at the next level. There's room for Sanders to grow given his youth. The Panthers are a very sneaky fantasy football landing spot for a tight end - given that Dave Canales "awarded" Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton an elite role in 2023. The Bucs tight end played nearly every single snap and ran a route on 80% of the dropbacks (3rd among TEs). Look out for Ja'Tavion Sanders in a full-time receiving role for the Panthers. Sorry Tommy Tremble.
Player News
View More NewsThe Carolina Panthers selected TE Ja'Tavion Sanders with the No. 101 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact
Sanders was a two-time All-Big 12 selection out of Texas. He set a school record for receptions by a tight end with the Longhorns. The Panthers are a bit thin at tight end, so Sanders will have the chance to compete for an immediate role.
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Rankings
View More RankingsECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
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Draft | TE #30 | TE #22 | TE #43 | 37 |
Dynasty | TE #23 | TE #18 | TE #42 | 32 |
ECR vs ADP
Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles | Points |
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27 | 248 | 2 | 1 | 34.8 |
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Player stats are not available for the 2023 season |
Game Log
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Opp | Summary | |
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Next Game | @ NO | 17th easiest opponent |
Next 3 Games | LAC, LV, CIN | 11th easiest opponents |
Playoffs (?) | DAL, ARI, TB | 12th easiest opponents |
Rest of Season | -- | 2nd easiest remaining opponents |