From Penn State standout to NFL record-breaker and injury-plagued journey
In short: Miles Sanders’ path to the NFL was defined by a meteoric rise at Penn State followed by a complex professional career. While he shattered franchise records for rookies, his journey highlights the volatile intersection of elite athleticism, high-volume usage, and the physical toll of the professional game.
Sanders gained national attention at Woodland Hills High School, winning the state's Mr. Football award before choosing Penn State. A special teams standout as a freshman, he set a school record with 33 kicks returned in one season. By his junior year, he became the primary starter, notably rushing for 200 yards and three touchdowns against Illinois in 2018.
Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, his rookie season was historic, setting franchise records for yards from scrimmage (1,327) and all-purpose yards (1,641). Despite injuries and a shift to a passing offence, he saw a 2022 resurgence before moving to the Carolina Panthers in 2023. A 2025 knee injury with the Dallas Cowboys led to surgery.
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