Jonas Sanker
New Orleans SaintsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Virginia · ACC
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 43 |
| 2023 | 107 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 11 | 19 | |
| 2024 | 98 | 9 | 2.0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Virginia · 2025 draft class
Sanker is a physical, downhill safety with impressive play recognition and run defense instincts. He diagnoses plays quickly and takes direct angles to the ball carrier, arriving with authority at the point of contact. His tackling technique is fundamentally sound with good form and follow-through. Sanker demonstrates solid zone coverage awareness, maintaining proper depth and positioning while keeping plays in front of him. He contributes effectively in blitz packages, timing his rushes well and finishing when he reaches the backfield. His versatility allows him to line up at multiple spots in the defensive backfield.
Strengths
- Physical play style
- tackling technique
- run support
- play recognition
- blitz effectiveness
- zone coverage awareness
- versatility
- football intelligence
Concerns
- Man coverage limitations against shifty receivers
- deep range needs refinement
- change of direction skills can be improved
- sometimes takes overly aggressive angles
- ball skills in contested situations need development