Kaj Sanders

2025 Academic All-Big Ten 2025 (Sophomore): Started all 12 games at safety ... named to the Academic All-Big Ten list (12/10) ... picked up four tackles against Penn State (11/29) ... in on four stops at No. 1 Ohio State (11/22) ... compiled seven tackles in win over Maryland (11/8) ... added seven stops at Illinois (11/1) ... led the team with 10 tackles in win at Purdue (10/25) ... posted five stops versus No. 8 Oregon (10/18), at Washington (10/10) and against Iowa (9/19) ... blocked a punt and returned another for a touchdown versus Norfolk State (9/13) ... recorded five tackles against Miami (Ohio) (9/6) ... blocked a punt that led to a touchdown and recorded seven tackles versus Ohio (8/28). 2024 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games with six starts at safety ... totaled 43 tackles and four pass breakups ... had 11 games with multiple stops ... broke up a pass and totaled five tackles in the Rate Bowl versus Kansas State (12/26) ... collected four tackles in victory at Michigan State (11/30) ... in on four stops with a pass breakup against No. 24 Illinois (11/23) ... added two stops in the win at Maryland (11/16) ... recorded four tackles and a pass breakup in win over Minnesota (11/9) ... posted five tackles at USC (10/25) ... picked up a season-high six stops against Wisconsin (10/12) ... in on three tackles at Virginia Tech (9/21) ... added four stops against Akron (9/7) ... posted three tackles and a pass breakup in collegiate debut versus Howard (8/29) ... became the second true freshman to start the season opener on defense under head coach Greg Schiano. Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Vito Campanile at Bergen Catholic … played running back and defensive back during scholastic career, finishing with more than 1,400 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns … helped the Crusaders to three consecutive state titles … led Bergen Catholic to an 11-1 record and a NJSIAA Non-Public A state title in 2023 … rushed for 1,053 yards and 17 touchdowns and added 35 tackles as a senior … first team all-state on defense by USA Today … first team all-state, all-group and all division by The Star-Ledger … helped BC to an 11-1 record and an NJSIAA Non-Public, Group A title in 2022 … finished junior season with 39 tackles and three interceptions … First Team All-Non-Public and All-United Red Division by The Star-Ledger … a four-star prospect and top-five player from New Jersey by Rivals … also competed in track and field, helping Bergen Catholic to a state title in the 4 x 100-meter relay.