[3] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Wisconsin over several other Power Five offers.

[14] On November 13, during his first career start, Sanborn recorded two sacks and 12 total tackles during a 31–30 loss to the Detroit Lions.

[14] Pro Football Focus (PFF) named Sanborn to their 2022 All-Rookie Team following the regular season.

[17] The Bears signed Tremaine Edmunds and T. J. Edwards to reinforce their linebacker corps in the ensuing offseason.

[20] Sanborn's father played college football as an offensive lineman for the University of Oregon.