Tyshawn Sanders flashes ball skills early for Gardner-Webb
Tyshawn Sanders is a sophomore defensive back for Gardner-Webb who already showed a playmaking instinct in 2026, including an interception against Austin Peay and 2 tackles in the opener, which points to a defender with good eyes and quick trigger timing.[1][2] At 6-foot, 180 pounds, he brings a workable frame for the secondary and has enough range to make a fit in a scheme that values active, downhill DBs rather than passive coverage-only pieces.[1][3]
