the BEST part of the incredible @Saints DT Khalen Sanders INT from Monday night against the @Chiefs ?
HE MANIFESTED IT FOR YEARS BY MAKING TEAMMATES WATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF HIM AT RB IN HIGH SCHOOL.
Let’s go to the tape. @pchcolts @JustinqReid . Too good. pic.twitter.com/OWa5S9LTuy
— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) October 9, 2024
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders delivered the play of the game on Monday Night when he intercepted Patrick Mahomes then took off. He caught the pass in the end zone and never considered going down for a touchback. Saunders returned the ball to the 35-yard line, displaying surprising athleticism.
Well, it wasn’t that surprising if you were a member of the Kansas City Chiefs from 2019 to 2022. Justin Reid revealed to Kay Adams that Saunders used to show them his high school highlight tape on a yearly basis. Adams was able to get the highlights in enough time for the two to watch it live on her show “Up and Adams.”
Saunders was smaller at the time, obviously, but not that much smaller. Reid revealed Saunders’ nickname was the minibus. How did this come up every year?
Every year, Saunders would talk about how he used to play running back and could still play offense. Of course, players were skeptical because of his weight, and every year someone would take the bait. All it took was for one vocal doubter and Saunders would pull out the tape as proof.
Reid added that “If anybody had to get a pick, I think everyone in Kansas City was happy it was him.”
