De'Ante Saunders

De'Ante Tymon "Pop" Saunders (pronounced dee-AHN-tay ) (born September 19, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns.

High school Saunders attended DeLand High School where he played running back and defensive back. During his sophomore season DeLand advanced through the playoffs, losing state championship. As a junior, he rushed for 1,634 yards and 23 touchdowns. DeLand once again reached the state championship game. He also returned six punts for 25 yards.

For his career at Florida, he started 16 of 20 games.

Tennessee State After the 2012 season, he transferred to Tennessee State. While there he started 19 of 24 games recording 67 tackles, 15 passes defensed, nine interceptions. The next day he was re-signed to the team's practice squad. During the game, he recorded his first career tackle.

Personal life In December 2015, Saunders along with teammate Armonty Bryant were arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 71 in Brook Park, Ohio. Saunders was pulled over while driving 75 mph in a 60 MPH zone. After being pulled over, he refused to take a breathalyzer test. Saunders was charged for improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.