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Former Wisconsin LB Jack Sanborn impresses in NFL debut as he pushes for Bears roster spot
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Former Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn is looking to make the Chicago Bears roster as an undrafted free agent. In Chicago’s first preseason game of 2022, Sanborn was one of the most efficient defenders in the 19-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
On Saturday, Sanborn led the team in total tackles, and solo tackles accounted for with 7. He also accounted for 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass breakup, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery.
.@ChicagoBears rookie and former @BadgerFootball LB @JackSanborn79 today:
🟠7 tackles, all solo
🔵1 interception
🟠1 fumble recovery, 1 pass defended, 1 stuff
🔵Player of the GameA dawg, indeed. 😎 pic.twitter.com/xUCZUSPi3V
— Wisconsin On BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) August 13, 2022
Rookie LB Jack Sanborn with the INT 💪@ChicagoBears | @BadgerFootball
📺: #KCvsCHI on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/3mvoWh7UD3 pic.twitter.com/qxkPWUcOwQ— NFL (@NFL) August 13, 2022
Bears Wire recognized Sanborn as one of the top players from Chicago’s win over Kansas City. This type of performance was what Sanborn needed to boost his chances of making the 53-man roster after the conclusion of the preseason.
In his last season with Wisconsin, Sanborn accounted for 89 total tackles, 45 solo tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery. He was named a first-team All-B1G selection after his impact senior season.