Troy University Athletics

Trevon Sanders Heading to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
12/18/2018 8:03:00 AM | Football
TROY, Ala. – Troy nose tackle Trevon Sanders has accepted an invitation to play in the annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 19, 2019, in the Rose Bowl.
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Founded in 2012, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl gives prospective players the best opportunity to showcase their talents to potential employers and fans. Nearly 200 scouts, player personnel staff, general managers and head coaches from all 32 NFL teams are expected be in attendance to watch live practices, conduct player interviews and review tape.
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Sanders, a native of Charleston, S.C., earned All-Sun Belt First Team honors as he ate up blocks in the middle of Troy's defensive line for a unit that ranks first or second in the Sun Belt in most statistical categories. The Trojans lead the Sun Belt in sacks, turnovers and red zone defense, while ranking second in scoring, total and rushing defense.
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Sanders enters the Dollar General Bowl with 25 tackles, seven tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. A mainstay on Troy's defense for the past four seasons, Sanders enters his final collegiate game with 48 career games played for the Trojans and a pair of all-conference honors.
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