Sanchez attended North Delta Secondary School where he played basketball, but not football.
As a member of the Butte College sports hall of fame, he was a 1st team All - American and California JC Defensive Player of the year before signing with the Oregon Ducks.
After his Oregon career was cut short after a broken leg, he entered the CFL Draft and was selected in the 1st round.
[7] He was able to take part in the Montreal Alouettes' 2009 Grey Cup victory, saying afterward, "I'm so excited, there's no words.
[2] On February 9, 2010, Sanchez signed with his hometown team, the BC Lions, after requesting his release from the Montreal Alouettes.