Table of Biography
Khalen Saunders is a popular American Football Defensive Tackle. Khalen Saunders is widely known as a player who plays for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League.
Early Life and Childhood
Khalen Saunders was born on August 9, 1996, in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. His age is 27 years as of 2023 and his full name is also Khalen Saunders.
Similarly, he is American by nationality and practices Christianity by religion. However, his zodiac sign is Leo by date of birth.
Talking about his family members, his father’s name is Kenton Saunders and his mother’s name is Kim Hamilton. Likewise, he has a brother named Kameron Saunders who is a dancer and choreographer by profession.
Khalen Saunders – Education
In terms of his educational background, he has done his schooling at Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, Missouri. Later, he graduated in 2018 from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.
Career and Professional Life
Moving on to Saunders’s career, he had only one Division I scholarship offer after playing high school football as a running back and defensive lineman at Parkway Central High School. During his time at WIU, he primarily played defensive line but also saw time on the offensive side of the ball, recording a rushing and a receiving touchdown.
Similarly, following his senior year, he became the only Leatherneck ever invited to the Senior Bowl, where he recorded the game’s first sack on Will Grier, receiving praise from Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden. During the offseason, he gained recognition by having a video of him backflipping displayed on popular draft analyst Adam Schefter’s Twitter account.
Likewise, the Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the third round with the 84th overall choice in the 2019 NFL Draft. Then, he was named Super Bowl LIV MVP after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. He was placed on injured reserve on September 19, 2020, following a dislocated elbow in Week 1.
Furthermore, he was activated on October 24, 2020. Then, he was put on injured reserve on November 30, 2021. Also, he was commissioned on January 24, 2022. He had two tackles and a sack during the Chiefs’ 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII in 2022.
Additionally, he agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on a three-year, $14.5 million contract on March 17, 2023. Currently, he plays as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints.
Caption: Khalen Saunders playing on the ground. Source: Instagram
Brand Endorsements
Khalen Saunders has not endorsed any brand till now or seen promoting anything or collaborating with any brands. Similarly, there is no clue available on the web regarding the products he has supported. Moreover, in the coming days, we may be able to see him collaborating with some brands to support their products.
Awards and Nomination
Saunders won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. Furthermore, we believe that his talent will lead him to several awards in the coming days.
Net Worth 2023
Saunders has an estimated net worth of approximately $4.6 million but his exact salary is not available. Similarly, most of his income is generated from his football defensive tackle career. Additionally, he has worked very hard to get this fame and is on the way to building his net worth in the future.
Relationship Status
Saunders married his long-time girlfriend Ayanna Saunders. However, their exact date of marriage and location is not available. Also, he has not revealed anything about how they both met and dated each other. Moreover, they have two daughters together and their names are Koko and Kami. Also, he doesn’t seem to have any past relationships or previous engagements.
Caption: Khalen Saunders with his wife and daughters. Source: Instagram
Scandal
Saunders is always seen as being concerned with his professional life and stays alert to any rumors or controversies that would hinder his reputation. Furthermore, he maintains a distance from the media and avoids getting involved in any controversial activities that can hinder his career.
Body Measurements
Talking about Saunders’s height he is 6 Feet tall and weighs 147kg. Similarly, he has a good physique but his accurate body measurements are unknown. Moreover, he has a stunning pair of dark brown eyes and hair. Also, his dress size is 9 and his shoe size is 12(US).
Caption: Khalen Saunders posing for the photo. Source: Instagram
Khalen Saunders – Social Media
Saunders is active on Instagram, where he has 44.2k followers on Instagram and owns an Insta account @khalennotkaylen. Similarly, his Twitter handle is @khalennotkaylen with 53.2k followers. His Facebook account is @ksaunders99 and he has 2k followers.