University of Maryland Athletics

On Sanders: Walk-on tight end who performed well as a member of the Terp offensive scout team in 2002 ... has put on 27 pounds since the start of his true freshman season.

2002 (Freshman): Redshirt season ... offensive scout team Player of the Week for his work in practice leading up to the Florida State game.

High School: Graduated from McDonough High School in 2002 ... played football only his senior season ... had 14 receptions and one touchdown ... also played on all of the special teams and saw limited action at defensive end ... a four-year member of the varsity basketball team and a three-year varsity letterwinner in baseball ... captured all-county honors in both basketball and baseball.

Personal: Darren Sanders was born in Washington, D.C. ... son of Susan and Harrison Sanders ... has one brother.

Darren Sanders Class: Sophomore Hometown: Pomfret, Md. High School: McDonough Height / Weight: 6-4 / 253 Position: Tight End Experience: SQ