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Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 77.68 (Reserve/backup)
Pro Comparison: Morgan Burnett
Summary

Jonas Sanker is a high-motor, instinctual safety who does a good job playing downhill and providing support in the run game. Sanker takes some time to gather in space and lacks ideal recovery speed when leveraged, but he’s always around the football and does a good job contributing turnover-worthy plays.

About
  • 2023-24: Two-time first-team All-ACC
  • 2024: Led ACC in solo tackles (66) and led team in tackles for loss (8.5)
Strengths
  • Good instincts to read plays in front of him
  • Eight turnover-worthy plays over the past two years
  • Rallies downhill in the run game to provide support
Weaknesses
  • Average athleticism
  • Average acceleration and top-end speed
Combine Data
  • 40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds
  • Bench press: 12 reps
  • Vertical jump: 36-5 inches
  • Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-1, 210 lbs
Birthplace: Charlottesville, VA
Age: 22