Hunter Sanderson

Position:
Defensive Line
Ht./Wt.:
6-6 / 282
Class:
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Perry, Mich.
Prev School:
Alma College
High School:
Perry HS

Transfer from Alma College played in 32 games his first four seasons, but missed the 2024 campaign due to injury.

2024 (Sr.): Injured during preseason and did not see game action in his first year at Ball State.

BEFORE BALL STATE: Played in 32 games over four seasons while earning Div. II all-league honors at Alma College. 2023 (Jr.): Appeared in 13 games ... recorded 31 total tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss ... registered three sacks ... named First Team All-MIAA ... named Third Team All-Region by d3football.com ... 2022 (So.): Appeared in 11 games ... recorded 26 total tackles and two sacks ... collected four tackles for loss ... named Second Team All-MIAA ... 2021 (Fr.): Appeared in six games ... recorded 10 total tackles and 3.5 sacks ... recorded one forced fumble and four pass breakups ... 2020 (Fr.): Appeared in two games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Perry High School where he played two years of varsity football … was an all-conference player in baseball and won his team MVP award … also played basketball and earned two letters … earned first team all-region at defensive end and unanimous first team all-conference selection … amassed 47 total tackles, 4 sacks and 6 pass deflections as a senior and team captain.

PERSONAL: Son of Larry and Kimberly Sanderson … has a younger brother, Colton … enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time … favorite TV show is "The Office" … favorite athlete is Russian and NHL hockey star Pavel Datsyuk.