Jonas Sanker
23-Year-Old
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
80
SACKS
0.0
INT
2
FF
0
TD
0
2026 Projections
Signed a four-year, $6.25 million contract with the Saints in May of 2025.
Steps into starting role Year 1
Sanker played in 17 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, tallying 80 tackles (46 solo) and six passes defended, including two interceptions.
ANALYSIS
The rookie third-rounder was thrust into a starting role after Julian Blackmon sustained a season-ending torn labrum Week 1. Sanker went on to play almost every defensive snap for the remainder of his rookie campaign, finishing fourth on the Saints in tackles and tied for second in interceptions. The 23-year-old established himself as a key piece in New Orleans' secondary as a rookie, but he may see less playing time in 2026 after Blackmon re-signed a one-year deal to return alongside stalwart strong safety Justin Reid.
The rookie third-rounder was thrust into a starting role after Julian Blackmon sustained a season-ending torn labrum Week 1. Sanker went on to play almost every defensive snap for the remainder of his rookie campaign, finishing fourth on the Saints in tackles and tied for second in interceptions. The 23-year-old established himself as a key piece in New Orleans' secondary as a rookie, but he may see less playing time in 2026 after Blackmon re-signed a one-year deal to return alongside stalwart strong safety Justin Reid.
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 1"Weight
211 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
128 inBench Press
12 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.25 in
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Sanker is coming off a four-year college career at Virginia, where he started 33 games and totaled more than 200 tackles across his final two seasons. The 2025 third-round pick also was a first-team all-conference selection as a junior and senior. He profiles as a versatile safety who will be a productive tackler, but he'll likely take some time to develop. With Tyran Mathieu retiring late in the offseason, Sanker figures to back up free safety Julian Blackmon in 2025.
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Nabs INT in Week 16 victory
Sanker secured six tackles (one solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, in a 29-6 win over the Jets on Sunday.
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Ready for Sunday
Sanker (head) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Absent from practice
Sanker (head) did not participate at practice Thursday.
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Records five stops in loss to Bears
Sanker finished Sunday's Week 7 loss to Chicago with five tackles (three solo).
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Seven stops, recovers fumble in win
Sanker recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Giants.
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Slated to make first NFL start
Sanker is expected to make the first start of his NFL career against the 49ers on Sunday due to Julian Blackmon being sidelined with a shoulder injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Blackmon underwent surgery on his shoulder this past week to repair a torn labrum that he suffered during the Saints' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. The recovery timeline is long enough for Blackmon to potentially miss the entire season, and his absence paves the way for Sanker -- the Saints' third-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft -- to start at safety alongside Justin Reid. Sanker played 22 snaps on special teams and one on defense in Week 1 but did not record a tackle.
Blackmon underwent surgery on his shoulder this past week to repair a torn labrum that he suffered during the Saints' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. The recovery timeline is long enough for Blackmon to potentially miss the entire season, and his absence paves the way for Sanker -- the Saints' third-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft -- to start at safety alongside Justin Reid. Sanker played 22 snaps on special teams and one on defense in Week 1 but did not record a tackle.