ACQUIRED: Signed by Roughriders in March 2025.

YEARS WITH ROUGHRIDERS: 1

YEARS IN CFL: 1

2025: Signed by Roughriders, March 14.

2024: Sanford signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He spent training camp with the team, recovering a blocked punt (which he returned 42 yards) and recovering a fumble during the pre-season.

COLLEGE: Sanford spent five collegiate seasons (2019-23) at Nebraska, suiting up for 40 games as a Cornhusker. A walk-on in 2019, he worked his way up from standout special teamer to starter by the time his senior season arrived. He contributed 55 career defensive tackles, one tackle for a loss, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Prior to attending Nebraska, he spent his freshman year at Hastings College in Hastings, Neb.

FAST FACT: Along with playing football, Sanford competed in track and field at Hastings College. He qualified for the NAIA indoor championships in high jump.

MEDIA

• Riders sign Nebraska DB Phalen Sanford