Southern California RB Eli Sanders entering NFL draft
Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans running back Eli Sanders (1) runs past Michigan Wolverines defensive back Zeke Berry (10) for a first down in the first half at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Southern California running back Eli Sanders declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday.
"This is just the beginning of the next chapter, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here," he posted on X.
Blessed!! pic.twitter.com/9m4muVAj77
— Eli Sanders (@Elisanders62) December 25, 2025
He rushed for 264 yards and two touchdowns in six games for the Trojans this season before sustaining a season-ending knee injury in a 31-13 win against Michigan on Oct. 11.
It was the redshirt senior's first season at USC following one season at New Mexico (2024) and three at Iowa State (2021-23).
Sanders rushed for 2,030 yards and 15 touchdowns and caught 38 passes for 395 yards and two scores in 39 career games.
--Field Level Media
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