Murray called Raheim “Rocket” Sanders his favorite Chargers running-back play. The coaching staff has already seen plenty from veterans Hassan Haskins, Jaret Patterson and Nyheim Hines, so he expects them to spotlight Sanders to evaluate the former Arkansas bell-cow. Sanders posted a 1,400-yard season in 2022 before injuries derailed 2023, giving him a ceiling if healthy. With soft-tissue issues reportedly behind him, Murray believes Sanders could lead the backfield in carries and break the slate at low salary and middling ownership.

Jacob Gibbs said Raheim Rocket Sanders is the forgotten gem of the 2025 class. After a 1,500‑yard sophomore breakout at Arkansas, Sanders transferred to South Carolina and single‑handedly pulled its rushing success rate from a dreadful 33 % to league‑average despite playing through an ankle injury. His 2024 yards‑after‑contact mark (3.69) was a career best, and tracking data clocked him with the fastest top speed of any back at the combine—quicker than Bucky Irving or TreVeyon Henderson once he hits stride. In short‑yardage he converted at a 71 % clip, second only to Damien Martinez nationally. Sanders also caught 30 balls last year, so he is not a zero in the passing game. Gibbs envisions him going in round 5 to a team that needs a hammer/closer—he mentioned the Giants or Steelers—where he would open as a complementary back but could take over if the starter misses time. Dynasty managers and best‑ball drafters should treat him as a late‑round upside stash whose blend of burst and size can translate immediately at the NFL level.