He spent time with the Richmond Revolution as a back-up Quarterback, Receiver and Return Specialist.
Landers was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Offensive Player of the Week after the games against Rhode Island and Villanova, the team co-Most Valuable Player, first-team all-state by the Roanoke Times, and second-team All-CAA.
[1] Landers helped lead JMU to an 8–4 record, and an appearance in the Division I FCS playoffs, where they lost to Appalachian State in the first round, to finish ranked number-12 in the nation.
[2] During the 2008 season, Landers helped lead the Dukes to a 12–2 record, including a semifinals loss to Montana, and a number-three final ranking.
[6] He was considered a prospect at several skill positions for the 2009 NFL draft, but was unable to run the 40-yard dash due to an injury sustained in the FCS championship semi-finals.
[7][8] There, the coaching staff was impressed by Landers' performance, and noted his potential as a cornerback, special teams player, or quarterback in the wildcat formation.
[9][10][11] In the fall of 2009, Landers was signed to the Richmond Revolution, an expansion team in the Indoor Football League.