UAB Blazers#52 · DL Sterling Sanders
67 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 305 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Blythewood, SC
Sterling Sanders is a DL (#52) for UAB, from Blythewood, SC. In the 2026 season he has 9 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 13
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 13
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 19
Frame 19
Experience 6
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2026 season
9
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Sterling Sanders career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UAB | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Samford | W 33-14 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Louisiana | L 14-21 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs UL Monroe | W 26-20 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | at Illinois | L 23-42 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUAB DL: #52
- ClassFreshman
- HometownBlythewood, SC
Sterling Sanders: UAB DL profile and stats
Sterling Sanders is a DL (#52) for UAB, from Blythewood, SC. This profile tracks Sterling Sanders's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UAB roster, the American Conference players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UAB sits in the race, check the live American Conference standings.
Sterling Sanders in the news
All newsRecapUAB beat Samford 33-14 (Week 5, 2026)UAB beat Samford 33-14 at Protective Stadium. Now UAB is 3-2, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Samford is 1-2.2026-10-03RecapUAB beat Navy 24-20 (Week 4, 2026)UAB beat Navy 24-20 at Protective Stadium. Now UAB is 2-2, 1-0 in American Conference play, and Navy is 1-2, 0-2 in American Conference play.2026-09-25RecapLouisiana beat UAB 21-14 (Week 3, 2026)Louisiana beat UAB 21-14 at Cajun Field. Now Louisiana is 2-1, and UAB is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Sterling Sanders play for?
Sterling Sanders plays for UAB, wearing #52 at DL.
What position does Sterling Sanders play?
Sterling Sanders is a DL for UAB.
How tall is Sterling Sanders?
Sterling Sanders is 6-5 and weighs 305 lb.
What year is Sterling Sanders in?
Sterling Sanders is listed as a freshman on the UAB roster.
Where is Sterling Sanders from?
Sterling Sanders is from Blythewood, SC.
How many tackles does Sterling Sanders have?
Sterling Sanders has 9 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.