2023: Started all 13 games on the offensive line ... Started the first four games at left tackle before making the final nine starts at right tackle ... Helped ODU rush for a season-high 339 yards at Marshall, including 236 for Kadarius Calloway ... Paved the way for ODU to have four, 100-yard rushers this season.
2022: Played in 11 games, making one start ... Started the season finale at South Alabama at right tackle.
2021: Conference USA All-Freshman Team ... Appeared in 11 games, making three starts at left tackle ... Started at left tackle against Hampton and helped ODU break the single-game rushing yards record with 358 against the Pirates.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-star recruit … Led Charles Herbert Flowers High School to third round of the Maryland State playoffs … Earned first-team All-County accolades … Played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl.
PERSONAL: Son of Raphael Saunders and Kim Watson ... Four brothers, Tryon Watson, Raphael Saunders, Kurhan Saunders and Jordan Howard, and one sister, Kayaah Howard ... Majoring in criminal justice.
Santana Saunders Season 2024
Offensive Line
#71
PositionOL
Weight300 lbs
Height6-5
ClassSenior
HometownUpper Marlboro, Md.
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