Mike Saunders (Canadian football)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 3, 1969 Milton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Iowa |
| NFL draft | 1992: 10th round, 262nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1994 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1995 | San Antonio Texans |
| 1996 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1996 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1997 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1997–1999 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Mike Saunders (born October 3, 1969) is an American former professional Canadian football running back who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for five different teams. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the tenth round of the 1992 NFL draft with the 262nd overall pick.[1]
Biography
Saunders was born in Milton, Wisconsin and attended the University of Iowa.[2] He was named CFL All-Star in 1995. He retired on May 8, 2000, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders second all-time leading rusher with 872 carries for 4,396 yards and 39 touchdowns. Over eight CFL seasons, he rushed 1,160 times for 5,780 yards and 39 touchdowns.[3]
References
- ^ "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Catching Up With … Mike Saunders". Hawk Central. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "Riders Saunders retires". CBC News. May 9, 2000. Retrieved June 6, 2008.