James Sanders was drafted No. 133 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 32 · #133 overall
James Sanders Fresno State Draft
James Sanders was drafted No. 133 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #133
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2515th at Fresno State
The pick
How James Sanders came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 205 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 122 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2515th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2288% of career value
- Final season
- 20127 years after the draft
Around pick 133
Who came off the board on either side of James Sanders.
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Fresno State in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
DaRon Bland
DB · DAL · 2022
Fresno State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Marquez Pope
DB · LAC · 1992
Fresno State
#213
Michael Stewart
DB · LAR · 1987
Fresno State
#58
Richard Marshall
DB · CAR · 2006
Fresno State
#224
Omar Stoutmire
DB · DAL · 1997
Fresno State
#65
Cory Hall
DB · CIN · 1999
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Sanders in the 2005 NFL Draft
James Sanders is a Defensive back out of Fresno State selected No. 133 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Sanders drafted?
James Sanders was selected No. 133 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/james-sanders.
What college did James Sanders play for?
James Sanders played college football at Fresno State in the Western Athletic. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did James Sanders's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/james-sanders.