Jason Sanders

Jason Department Sanders (born November 16, 1995) is an American football kicker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at New Mexico.

Early years
Sanders attended and played high school football at Villa Park High School.

College career
Sanders attended and played college football at New Mexico from 2014–2017. In his collegiate career, he converted 111-of-112 extra point attempts and 25-of-35 field goal attempts, with a career-long of 53 yards.

Professional career
Sanders was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, 229th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was one of two kickers to be drafted that year. He was named the Dolphins starting kicker following the release of undrafted rookie Greg Joseph. He made his NFL debut in the season opener against the Tennessee Titans. He converted all three field goal attempts and both extra point attempts in the 27–20 victory. In Week 6, against the Chicago Bears, he converted the game-winning field goal in overtime. In 16 games, Sanders made 18 of 20 field goals on the year, and this 90-percent field goal conversion rate was the fifth best in team history. He also converted 35 of 36 extra point attempts. Despite missing out on the Pro Bowl in his first season, Sanders was named to the Pro Football Writers of America 2018 all-rookie team.