Jason Sanders Parents: Meet Thomas and Teresa Sanders

Jason Sanders is a professional American football player who primarily serves as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL)

He is the son of Thomas and Teresa Sanders. He has three brothers Matthew, Daniel and Andrew. Additional information about his family is unavailable.

Jason Sanders attended New Mexico University where he played collegiate football there from 2014 to 2017. He converted 111-of-112 extra point tries and 25-of-35 field goal attempts during his undergraduate career, with a career-long of 53 yards.

After graduating from college, renowned kicking coach Brent Grablachoff of Kicking World dubbed him the top pro kicking prospect in the country.

Sanders was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft 229th overall. Following the release of undrafted rookie Greg Joseph, he was appointed the Dolphins’ starting kicker.

He made his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans in the season opener. In the 27-20 victory, he made all three field goal tries and both extra point attempts.

Sanders broke the NFL record for most converted extra points in a single game in week 3 of the 2023 season, against the Denver Broncos, by completing all ten of his attempts in the 70-20 victory, breaking the previous record of nine that had stood since 1966.