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C.J. Saunders
WR · SR · Ohio State Buckeyes

C.J. Saunders

WR SR Ohio State
About Saunders Updated Jun 24, 2026

Ohio State WR with Captain Intensity, 3rd-String Grit, and One-Touchdown Gritty Legacy

C.J. Saunders isn’t a stat leader—he’s a grit leader. As Ohio State’s 2019 captain who missed the 2020 season due to injury, he returned with unmatched intensity, playing 3rd-string H-back behind K.J. Hill and Parris. In 22 games, he totaled 27 receptions, 294 yards, and 1 TD—stats that don’t capture his leadership, resilience, or locker-room fire. His 5-10 frame and 190-lb weight make him a compact, high-motor WR who thrives in tight spaces. For teams needing a reliable, battle-tested WR with captain DNA and injury-tested comeback energy, Saunders is a perfect fit. You care because he’s the guy who shows up when it matters most.

Schedule

DNA

2018

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Stats

2018

Percentile among FBS WRs — a longer bar ranks higher

73
Receiving Yards
694th of 1,032 WRs
0
Receiving Touchdowns
608th of 1,032 WRs
10
Receptions
584th of 1,032 WRs
155
All Purpose Yards
589th of 1,061 WRs
8
Rushing Yards
220th of 401 WRs
0
Rushing Touchdowns
76th of 401 WRs
0
Rushing Attempts
396th of 401 WRs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
201811107307.3
20171217221113
20161----

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