[2] He helped Omaha North reach the Class A championship game and was named to the All-Nebraska team.

In his senior season in 2016, Sayles has 33 tackles and six sacks, earning Second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors.

[5] He finished his four year college career with 111 total tackles and 12.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries in 50 games.

[8] According to Pro Football Focus, he was one of the best defensive lineman in the league on a per-snap basis.

[14] He played for two seasons with the Blue Bombers where he won a Grey Cup in 2021 and became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.

[15] On November 8, 2023, Sayles was named a CFL All-Star, after leading the team in quarterback sacks and tackles for loss.