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Zack Sanchez
No. 31
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	October 11, 1993 (age 30); Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Central (Fort Worth, Texas)
College:	Oklahoma
NFL draft:	2016 / round: 5 / pick: 141
Career history
	Carolina Panthers (2016–2017); San Antonio Commanders (2019); Saskatchewan Roughriders (2020);
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-American (2015); 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2014, 2015);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	9
	Player stats at PFR

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Zack Sanchez (born October 11, 1993) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Early years

Sanchez attended Central High School in Keller, Texas. He originally committed to Baylor University to play college football, but changed his choice to the University of Oklahoma.^[1]

College career

After redshirting his freshman year at Oklahoma in 2012, Sanchez became a starter in 2013.^[2]^[3] He remained a starter throughout his career, finishing with 37 career starts. For his career he recorded 134 tackles, 15 interceptions and three touchdowns. After his junior year, Sanchez entered the 2016 NFL draft.^[4]^[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m)	9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m)	4.50 s	1.49 s	2.28 s	4.51 s	7.12 s	35+1⁄2 in (0.90 m)	9 ft 8 in (2.95 m)	19 reps
All values from 2016 NFL Scouting Combine or Oklahoma Pro Day^[6]^[7]

Carolina Panthers

Sanchez was selected in the fifth round, 141st overall, by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL draft.^[8] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.^[9]^[10] He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2016.^[11] He was placed on injured reserve on November 25, 2016 with a groin injury.^[12]

On September 1, 2017, Sanchez was waived/injured by the Panthers and placed on injured reserve.^[13] He was released on September 7, 2017. He was re-signed to the Panthers' practice squad on October 17, 2017.^[14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 8, 2018.^[15]

On May 14, 2018, Sanchez was waived by the Panthers.^[16]

San Antonio Commanders

On October 12, 2018, Sanchez signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF.^[17] In the season opener against the San Diego Fleet, Sanchez picked off a Philip Nelson pass in the endzone to seal the victory for the Commanders.^[18] The league ceased operations in April 2019.^[19]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Sanchez signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on March 3, 2020.^[20] He was released on July 3, 2021.^[21]

Personal life

Sanchez's mother is of Mexican heritage.^[22]

References

^ OU football: Redshirt freshman defensive back Zack Sanchez expects a lot of passes to come his way
^ Zack Sanchez emerges in OU secondary
^ Young cornerback Zack Sanchez a leader for Sooners
^ OU Sports: Cornerback Zack Sanchez declares for NFL Draft
^ Oklahoma junior Zack Sanchez will forgo senior season, enter 2016 NFL Draft
^ "Zack Sanchez - CB - Oklahoma - 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
^ "Zack Sanchez - CB - Oklahoma - 2016 NFL Combine Results". NFL Combine Results. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
^ Henson, Max. "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018.
^ Henson, Max. "Panthers establish practice squad". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017.
^ Orr, Conor (October 7, 2016). "Struggling Bene' Benwikere cut by Carolina Panthers". NFL.com.
^ "Michael Oher placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com. November 25, 2016. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017.
^ Strickland, Bryan (September 1, 2017). "Panthers reduce roster to 77". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017.
^ Henson, Max (October 17, 2017). "Panthers sign LB Andrew Gachkar, waive QB Brad Kaaya". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
^ Strickland, Bryan (January 8, 2018). "Notes: Jonathan Stewart among vets vested in returning". Panthers.com.
^ Henson, Max (May 14, 2018). "Panthers sign four tryouts, waive Zack Sanchez". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018.
^ "San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018". 210 Football. October 12, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
^ Taranto, Steven (February 10, 2019). "Former Panthers make plays in Week One of AAF". 247 Sports.
^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
^ "Riders Sign DB, Zack Sanchez". Riderville.com. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
^ "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
^ ESPN (November 21, 2017). "One Nacion: Hispanic heritage and the NFL draft". Panthers.com.

External links

Oklahoma Sooners bio

[1] OU football: Redshirt freshman defensive back Zack Sanchez expects a lot of passes to come his way

[2] Zack Sanchez emerges in OU secondary

[3] Young cornerback Zack Sanchez a leader for Sooners

[4] OU Sports: Cornerback Zack Sanchez declares for NFL Draft

[5] Oklahoma junior Zack Sanchez will forgo senior season, enter 2016 NFL Draft

[6] "Zack Sanchez - CB - Oklahoma - 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.

[7] "Zack Sanchez - CB - Oklahoma - 2016 NFL Combine Results". NFL Combine Results. Retrieved April 30, 2016.

[8] "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.

[9] Henson, Max. "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018.

[10] Henson, Max. "Panthers establish practice squad". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017.

[11] Orr, Conor (October 7, 2016). "Struggling Bene' Benwikere cut by Carolina Panthers". NFL.com.

[12] "Michael Oher placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com. November 25, 2016. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017.

[13] Strickland, Bryan (September 1, 2017). "Panthers reduce roster to 77". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017.

[14] Henson, Max (October 17, 2017). "Panthers sign LB Andrew Gachkar, waive QB Brad Kaaya". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

[15] Strickland, Bryan (January 8, 2018). "Notes: Jonathan Stewart among vets vested in returning". Panthers.com.

[16] Henson, Max (May 14, 2018). "Panthers sign four tryouts, waive Zack Sanchez". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2018.

[17] "San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018". 210 Football. October 12, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 4, 2019.

[18] Taranto, Steven (February 10, 2019). "Former Panthers make plays in Week One of AAF". 247 Sports.

[19] Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.

[20] "Riders Sign DB, Zack Sanchez". Riderville.com. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[21] "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.

[22] ESPN (November 21, 2017). "One Nacion: Hispanic heritage and the NFL draft". Panthers.com.

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 ==College career==
-After [[redshirted|redshirting]] his freshman year at Oklahoma in 2012, Sanchez became a starter in 2013.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/74124/zack-sanchez-emerges-in-ou-secondary Zack Sanchez emerges in OU secondary]</ref><ref>[http://www.statesman.com/news/sports/college-football/young-cornerback-zack-sanchez-a-leader-for-sooners/ngwS6/ Young cornerback Zack Sanchez a leader for Sooners]</ref> He remained a starter throughout his career, finishing with 37 career starts. For his career he recorded 134 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], 15 [[interceptions]] and three [[touchdowns]]. After his junior year, Sanchez entered the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>[http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/ou-sports-cornerback-zack-sanchez-declares-for-nfl-draft/article_0e9d183d-ba51-5a1c-83f7-166dfbcb30cf.html OU Sports: Cornerback Zack Sanchez declares for NFL Draft]</ref><ref>[http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/oklahomasooners/2016/01/01/oklahoma-junior-zack-sanchez-will-forgo-senior-season-enter-nfl-draft Oklahoma junior Zack Sanchez will forgo senior season, enter 2016 NFL Draft]</ref>
+After [[redshirted|redshirting]] his freshman year at Oklahoma in 2012, Sanchez became a starter in 2013.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/74124/zack-sanchez-emerges-in-ou-secondary Zack Sanchez emerges in OU secondary]</ref><ref>[http://www.statesman.com/news/sports/college-football/young-cornerback-zack-sanchez-a-leader-for-sooners/ngwS6/ Young cornerback Zack Sanchez a leader for Sooners]</ref> He remained a starter throughout his career, finishing with 37 career starts. For his career he recorded 134 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]], 15 [[interceptions]] and three [[touchdowns]]. After his junior year, Sanchez entered the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref>[http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/ou-sports-cornerback-zack-sanchez-declares-for-nfl-draft/article_0e9d183d-ba51-5a1c-83f7-166dfbcb30cf.html OU Sports: Cornerback Zack Sanchez declares for NFL Draft]</ref><ref>[http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/oklahomasooners/2016/01/01/oklahoma-junior-zack-sanchez-will-forgo-senior-season-enter-nfl-draft Oklahoma junior Zack Sanchez will forgo senior season, enter 2016 NFL Draft]</ref>
 ==Professional career==
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 === Carolina Panthers ===
-Sanchez was selected in the fifth round, 141st overall, by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103173132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|archive-date=2018-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers establish practice squad|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814055046/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da|archive-date=2017-08-14}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Struggling Bene' Benwikere cut by Carolina Panthers|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000716960/article/panthers-cut-cb-bene-benwikere?campaign=tw-nf-sf38163038-sf38163038|website=NFL.com|author=Orr, Conor|date=October 7, 2016}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on November 25, 2016 with a groin injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Michael Oher placed on injured reserve|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Michael-Oher-placed-on-injured-reserve/1876c315-0049-4828-bf4a-6abada07a7d8|website=Panthers.com|date=November 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902091141/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Michael-Oher-placed-on-injured-reserve/1876c315-0049-4828-bf4a-6abada07a7d8|archive-date=2017-09-02}}</ref>
+Sanchez was selected in the fifth round, 141st overall, by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103173132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|archive-date=2018-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers establish practice squad|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814055046/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da|archive-date=2017-08-14}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 7, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Struggling Bene' Benwikere cut by Carolina Panthers|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/struggling-bene-benwikere-waived-by-panthers-0ap3000000716960|website=NFL.com|author=Orr, Conor|date=October 7, 2016}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on November 25, 2016 with a groin injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Michael Oher placed on injured reserve|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Michael-Oher-placed-on-injured-reserve/1876c315-0049-4828-bf4a-6abada07a7d8|website=Panthers.com|date=November 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902091141/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Michael-Oher-placed-on-injured-reserve/1876c315-0049-4828-bf4a-6abada07a7d8|archive-date=2017-09-02}}</ref>
-On September 1, 2017, Sanchez was waived/injured by the Panthers and placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers reduce roster to 77|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-77/29a7f5c5-df97-43c4-8b4e-59030735a892|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=September 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on September 7, 2017. He was re-signed to the Panthers' practice squad on October 17, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers sign LB Andrew Gachkar, waive QB Brad Kaaya|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-LB-Andrew-Gachkar-waive-QB-Brad-Kaaya/82760890-fb40-4877-87aa-4767971f0a6a|author=Henson, Max|website=Panthers.com|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 8, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Notes: Jonathan Stewart among vets vested in returning|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Notes-Jonathan-Stewart-among-vets-vested-in-returning/a185b3f6-4d3e-4ecc-8c97-39bf67b4fe59|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=January 8, 2018}}</ref>
+On September 1, 2017, Sanchez was [[waived/injured]] by the Panthers and placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers reduce roster to 77|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-77/29a7f5c5-df97-43c4-8b4e-59030735a892|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=September 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on September 7, 2017. He was re-signed to the Panthers' practice squad on October 17, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers sign LB Andrew Gachkar, waive QB Brad Kaaya|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-LB-Andrew-Gachkar-waive-QB-Brad-Kaaya/82760890-fb40-4877-87aa-4767971f0a6a|author=Henson, Max|website=Panthers.com|date=October 17, 2017|access-date=October 17, 2017|archive-date=October 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017202645/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-LB-Andrew-Gachkar-waive-QB-Brad-Kaaya/82760890-fb40-4877-87aa-4767971f0a6a|url-status=dead}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 8, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Notes: Jonathan Stewart among vets vested in returning|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Notes-Jonathan-Stewart-among-vets-vested-in-returning/a185b3f6-4d3e-4ecc-8c97-39bf67b4fe59|author=Strickland, Bryan|website=Panthers.com|date=January 8, 2018}}</ref>
 On May 14, 2018, Sanchez was waived by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers sign four tryouts, waive Zack Sanchez|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-four-tryouts-waive-Zack-Sanchez/2d9e6a71-6e1e-41eb-a432-e5f9dde06198|author=Henson, Max|website=Panthers.com|date=May 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516103045/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-four-tryouts-waive-Zack-Sanchez/2d9e6a71-6e1e-41eb-a432-e5f9dde06198|archive-date=2018-05-16}}</ref>
 === San Antonio Commanders ===
-On October 12, 2018, Sanchez signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football|AAF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/san-antonio-commanders-sign-more-players-oct-12-2018|title=San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018|work=210 Football|date=October 12, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> In the season opener against the [[San Diego Fleet]], Sanchez picked off a [[Philip Nelson (American football)|Philip Nelson]] pass in the endzone to seal the victory for the Commanders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/Article/Alliance-of-American-Football-Week-One-former-Carolina-Panthers-128969856/|title=Former Panthers make plays in Week One of AAF|last=Taranto|first=Steven|date=February 10, 2019|website=247 Sports}}</ref> The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>
+On October 12, 2018, Sanchez signed with the [[San Antonio Commanders]] of the [[Alliance of American Football|AAF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://210football.com/san-antonio-commanders-sign-more-players-oct-12-2018|title=San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018|work=210 Football|date=October 12, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2019|archive-date=February 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015151/https://210football.com/san-antonio-commanders-sign-more-players-oct-12-2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the season opener against the [[San Diego Fleet]], Sanchez picked off a [[Philip Nelson (American football)|Philip Nelson]] pass in the [[endzone]] to seal the victory for the Commanders.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/Article/Alliance-of-American-Football-Week-One-former-Carolina-Panthers-128969856/|title=Former Panthers make plays in Week One of AAF|last=Taranto|first=Steven|date=February 10, 2019|website=247 Sports}}</ref> The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>
 ===Saskatchewan Roughriders===
-Sanchez signed with the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] on March 3, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Riders Sign DB, Zack Sanchez |url=https://www.riderville.com/2020/03/03/riders-sign-db-zack-sanchez/ |website=Riderville.com |date=March 3, 2020 |access-date=March 5, 2020}}</ref> He was released on July 3, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set |url=https://www.riderville.com/2021/07/03/coors-light-training-camp-opening-roster-set/ |website=Riderville.com |date=July 3, 2021 |access-date=July 7, 2021}}</ref>
+Sanchez signed with the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] on March 3, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Riders Sign DB, Zack Sanchez |url=https://www.riderville.com/2020/03/03/riders-sign-db-zack-sanchez/ |website=Riderville.com |date=March 3, 2020 |access-date=March 5, 2020}}</ref> He was released on July 3, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set |url=https://www.riderville.com/2021/07/03/coors-light-training-camp-opening-roster-set/ |website=Riderville.com |date=July 3, 2021 |access-date=July 7, 2021}}</ref>
 ==Personal life==
-Sanchez's mother is of Mexican heritage.<ref>{{cite web|title=One Nacion: Hispanic heritage and the NFL draft|url=http://www.espn.com/blog/onenacion/post/_/id/3761/one-nacion-hispanic-heritage-and-the-nfl-draft|author=ESPN|website=Panthers.com|date=November 21, 2017}}</ref>
+Sanchez's mother is of Mexican heritage.<ref>{{cite web|title=One Nacion: Hispanic heritage and the NFL draft|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/onenacion/post/_/id/3761/one-nacion-hispanic-heritage-and-the-nfl-draft|author=ESPN|website=Panthers.com|date=November 21, 2017}}</ref>
 ==References==
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 [[Category:American sportspeople of Mexican descent]]
 [[Category:Saskatchewan Roughriders players]]
+[[Category:Canadian football defensive backs]]
+[[Category:Players of Canadian football from Texas]]