[2] Sanders transferred a second time after his sophomore year when his father was hired at Billy Ryan High School.

[10] Sanders started at middle linebacker for Arkansas in all twelve games of the 2022 season, leading the team in tackles (103) and sacks (9.5).

He was named to the 2022 College Football All-America Team and was a finalist for the Butkus Award.

Sanders elected to forgo participation in the 2022 Liberty Bowl as well as his senior season to enter the 2023 NFL draft.

[15] During Denver's offseason program in April 2024, Sanders suffered a torn Achilles tendon and underwent successful surgery shortly thereafter.