28th percentile
DT GRADE RECEIPT
T.J. Sanders
Buffalo Bills / LDE / Healthy
Model version: player-forecast-v24 Data updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
NFSMELL RATING58.3C-
POSITION RANK#87of 90 rated DTs
WHY THIS RATING
Grade components
Below starter baselineevidence-shrunk multi-season
Current form55.0
Player-created value58.9
Next-season projection61.8
Production forecast58.3
Position-relative forecast grade58.3
Model receipt
Interior-line production uses pressure, non-sack backfield disruption, tackling, missed tackles, forced fumbles, and availability.
The displayed performance component is recency-weighted across qualifying 2025 seasons.
Prospect pedigree and testing are context only; qualifying NFL production is authoritative.
The non-QB forecast target is next-season position-relative production, not an independent film or talent grade.
2025 PERFORMANCE
Position-specific metrics
24th percentile
33rd percentile
32nd percentile
72nd percentile
47th percentile
55.1 season score332 qualifying plays