AUSTIN, Texas — Former Texas Longhorn Ja'Tavion Sanders is now a Carolina Panther.
The former Longhorns tight end was picked 101 overall by the Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday.
Sanders broke through during his sophomore season in 2022, when he racked up 54 catches and hauled in five touchdowns. He found himself as a much more integral part of the offense in 2023, and while his catch number dipped slightly, his yardage and target output increased.
Known as more of a receiving threat at tight end, Sanders will now join a Panthers offense in need of his size and pass-catching ability.