Former Rockledge Raider Raheim Sanders Takes Lead Back Role in Preseason Game for Los Angeles Chargers
By Zach Clark, Space Coast Daily // August 24, 2025
Sanders had 13 carries for 48 yards
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Former Rockledge Raider standout Raheim “Rocket” Sanders saw a heavy workload Saturday night as the featured running back for the Los Angeles Chargers who fell to the San Francisco 49ers 30-16 in the final preseason game.
Sanders carried the ball 13 times and gained 48 yards, showcasing the physical running style and burst that made him a star in Brevard County and later in the college ranks.
The performance was another opportunity for Sanders to prove himself as a reliable option in the Chargers’ ground game as the team continues evaluating talent during preseason play.
Sanders faces loaded running back room if he is going to compete for any playing time with first-round pick Omarion Hampton, veteran Najee Harris,
Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins, and Nyheim Miller-Hines, all vying to be on the 53-man roster.
Known for his versatility and power, Sanders has been working to carve out a role in Los Angeles’ crowded backfield. His 48-yard effort demonstrated consistency in moving the chains, while also reminding Space Coast fans of the explosive playmaker who once wore the Rockledge Raiders’ colors.
Sanders, who earned the nickname “Rocket” during his high school days on the Space Coast, continues to build momentum as he transitions into the professional spotlight with the Chargers.
Long before he was carrying the ball for the Los Angeles Chargers, Raheim “Rocket” Sanders was making a name for himself on the gridiron as a Rockledge Raider.
Sanders electrified Space Coast fans during his high school career with his blend of power and speed, quickly becoming one of the most dynamic athletes in Brevard County.
Whether he was breaking tackles in the open field or powering through defenders at the goal line, Sanders embodied the Raider tradition of toughness and excellence.
This past weekend, Sanders reminded the football world of that same relentless style when he carried the ball 13 times for 48 yards as the featured back for the Los Angeles Chargers.
But for Brevard County, the performance was more than a stat line — it was proof that the “Rocket” who first soared in Rockledge colors is still climbing.
