Purdue Boilermakers#7 · DB Don Saunders
86 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 197 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- San Diego, CA
Don Saunders is a DB (#7) for Purdue, from San Diego, CA. In the 2026 season he has 28 tackles and 1 interception over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 3
Interceptions 11
Passes defensed 17
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 10
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 3
Coverage 17
Ball-hawking 11
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 16
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 7
Frame 12
Experience 17
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2026 season
28
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
2.5
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Don Saunders career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PUR | 5 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | UTAH | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | TA&M | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CP | - | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | - | 37 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Illinois | W 24-17 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Notre Dame | L 10-49 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at UCLA | L 38-52 | 10 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Wake Forest | L 36-38 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Indiana State | W 44-19 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPurdue DB: #7
- ClassSenior
- HometownSan Diego, CA
Don Saunders: Purdue DB profile and stats
Don Saunders is a DB (#7) for Purdue, from San Diego, CA. This profile tracks Don Saunders's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Don Saunders in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Don Saunders play for?
Don Saunders plays for Purdue, wearing #7 at DB.
What position does Don Saunders play?
Don Saunders is a DB for Purdue.
How tall is Don Saunders?
Don Saunders is 6-4 and weighs 197 lb.
What year is Don Saunders in?
Don Saunders is listed as a senior on the Purdue roster.
Where is Don Saunders from?
Don Saunders is from San Diego, CA.
How many tackles does Don Saunders have?
Don Saunders has 28 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.