Claude Sanders

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Class: Senior Hometown: San Diego, Calif. High School: Madison

Height / Weight: 6-3 / 240 Position: DE

Fresno State: Has had a big impact on the team's defensive fortunes the past two years ... a great athlete who will be one of the reasons Fresno State's front four should be one of the strong points of the squad ... an ironman, he has missed just one game in his Bulldog career. (2003) Appeared in 13 games, making eight starts ... finished seventh on the team with 44 tackles ... was fifth with 6.5 tackles for a loss ... picked up five sacks ... made a game-saving tackle on a 4th-and-1 play against Rice, giving Fresno State possession and an opportunity for a game-winning field goal. (2002) Played in and started all 14 games ... had 11 tackles, three for loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery at Oregon, earning WAC Defensive Player of the Week honors ... picked up nine tackles, including three sacks, in the victory over San Jose State ... anchored one of the defensive end positions all season ... ended the regular season with 56 tackles ... had eight tackles for loss and five sacks in 2002. (2001) Played in all 14 games, usually on special teams ... made six tackles ... had two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup. (2000) Sat out to fulfill NCAA eligibility requirements.

High School: First-team All-Central League and was the Central League Defensive Player of the Year ... a second-team All-CIF pick ... led Madison High in tackles with 141 in 10 games with 10 sacks ... caused five fumbles and recovered three and scored a touchdown on defense ... was the Central League champion in the 100 and 200 meters ... played 70 percent on offense as a slot receiver ... recruited by Utah, USC and Washington State.

Personal: Born June 7, 1981 ... mother's name is Brenda Sanders ... has a brother, Wardell, and two sisters, Johnie Mae and Hattie ... enjoys making music and drawing ... favorite athlete is Jevon Kearse of the Tennessee Titans.

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