WATCH: Rockledge Native, Arkansas Running Back Raheim ‘Rocket’ Sanders Scores 26-Yard Touchdown in Win Over No. 15 Texas Longhorns

By  //  September 12, 2021

Sanders finished the game with 8 carries, 50 yards and 1 TD

ABOVE VIDEO: The first of what will be many touchdowns for Rocket Sanders.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Freshman Arkansas Razorback running back Raheim Sanders recorded his first touchdown Saturday night against No. 15 Texas Longhorns after a 26-yard scamper to the end zone in the third quarter with 3 minutes left.

Sanders finished the game with 8 carries, 50 yards and one touchdown.

Arkansas went on to upset the Longhorns 40-21.

As a Rockledge Raider in his senior season, Sanders rushed for 317 yards (15.9 ypc) and four touchdowns while making 24 catches for 391 yards (16.3 ypc) with four touchdowns in 10 games.

ABOVE VIDEO: Raheim Sanders of the Rockledge Raiders stopped by the Space Coast Daily– Friday Night Locker Room Mike Erdman Cadillac Studios in Merritt Island in May 2019 to speak with Space Coast Daily’s Juan Rodriguez about the prep football season.

As a Rockledge Raider in his senior season, Sanders rushed for 317 yards (15.9 ypc) and four touchdowns while making 24 catches for 391 yards (16.3 ypc) with four touchdowns in 10 games. (Andrew Ivins/247 Sports image)