The New Orleans Saints selected safety Jonas Sanker from Virginia with the 93rd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Jonas Sanker, a 6-foot senior from Charlottesville, Va., was a two-time First-Team All-ACC selection and key piece of Virginia's defense over the past two seasons. A versatile and physical safety, Sanker led the Cavaliers in tackles in 2023 and 2024, posting 107 and 98 stops, respectively. He also recorded 8.5 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries in 2024. At the NFL Combine, Sanker displayed strong athleticism with a 4.48-second 40-yard dash and a 36.5-inch vertical jump.
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2025 NFL Combine results on Jonas Sanker
Height: 6-0 3/8 | Weight: 206 | Hand Size: 9 3/4 | Arm Length: 32 1/4 | Wingspan: 77 5/8 | 40-Yard Dash: 4.48 | 10-Yard Split: 1.51 | Vertical Jump: 36 1/2 | Broad Jump: 10-8 | Bench Press: 12 | 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.48 | 3-Cone Drill: 7.06
NFL.com overview on Jonas Sanker: Energetic safety with good production but areas to clean up in his game. The three-year starter possesses good size and strength with a willingness to play downhill that led to a high tackle count. Sanker is long and rangy but gets himself in trouble with inconsistent pursuit angles. He's adept at matching up against big slot receivers in man and plays with quick, instinctive eyes and a good burst to close in zone. He gets caught staring into the backfield at times, so his team will need to work on his eye discipline and focus. Sanker's traits and special teams value could lock him into an NFL roster early on and give him a chance to work his way up.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints third round draft pick Jonas Sanker, safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker, safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker, safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker, safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Check out photos of New Orleans Saints 3rd round draft pick Jonas Sanker,safety from Virginia, drafted 93rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
