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'''Sanders Commings''' (born March 8, 1990) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] in the [[Atlanta Braves]] organization and former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. Prior to his baseball career, he played [[college football]] at [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]] and was drafted by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the fifth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].
'''Sanders Commings''' (born March 8, 1990) is an American professional [[baseball]] [[outfielder]] and former [[American football]] [[cornerback]]. Prior to his baseball career, he played [[college football]] at [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]] and was drafted by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the fifth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]]. Commings is currently a free agent after being released from the [[Atlanta Braves]] organization.


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In 2017, Commings trained with [[Jerry Hairston Jr.]], in an attempt to return to baseball, a sport Commings had not played since high school.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Adler|first1=David|title=Ex-NFL player Commings chasing MLB dream|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/215686682/ex-nfl-player-commings-chasing-mlb-dream/|accessdate=February 10, 2017|publisher=MLB.com|date=February 10, 2017}}</ref>
In 2017, Commings trained with [[Jerry Hairston Jr.]], in an attempt to return to baseball, a sport Commings had not played since high school.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Adler|first1=David|title=Ex-NFL player Commings chasing MLB dream|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/215686682/ex-nfl-player-commings-chasing-mlb-dream/|accessdate=February 10, 2017|publisher=MLB.com|date=February 10, 2017}}</ref>


In February, Commings signed a minor league deal with the [[Atlanta Braves]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-sign-bulldogs-defensive-back/v1v2jLNDMBSNzO2kYfauTN/|title=Braves sign ex-Bulldogs defensive back|date=|website=ajc.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-02-24}}</ref> The deal came with a $100,000 signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/former-cheifs-s-sanders-commings-signs-minor-league-deal-braves/|title=Former Chiefs S Sanders Commings Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves - NFLTradeRumors.co|website=nfltraderumors.co|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-24}}</ref>
In February, Commings signed a minor league deal with the [[Atlanta Braves]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-sign-bulldogs-defensive-back/v1v2jLNDMBSNzO2kYfauTN/|title=Braves sign ex-Bulldogs defensive back|date=|website=ajc.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-02-24}}</ref> The deal came with a $100,000 signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/former-cheifs-s-sanders-commings-signs-minor-league-deal-braves/|title=Former Chiefs S Sanders Commings Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves - NFLTradeRumors.co|website=nfltraderumors.co|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-24}}</ref> After a brief stint with the [[Danville Braves]] of the [[Appalachian League]], Commings was released on July 3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19798420/atlanta-braves-cut-ex-nfl-defensive-back-sanders-commings-minors|title=Braves release ex-NFL DB Sanders Commings from minor leagues|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=2017-07-03|accessdate=2017-07-04}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:40, 4 July 2017

Sanders Commings
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Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1990-03-08) March 8, 1990 (age 34)
Augusta, Georgia
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Augusta (GA) Westside
College:Georgia
NFL draft:2013 / round: 5 / pick: 134
Career history
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Sanders Commings (born March 8, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder and former American football cornerback. Prior to his baseball career, he played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Commings is currently a free agent after being released from the Atlanta Braves organization.

Early years

Commings was born in Augusta, Georgia. He attended Westside High School in Augusta, and played high school football for the Westside Patriots. As a junior in 2006, he recorded seven interceptions. As a senior in 2007, he missed five games with a cracked fibula but still tallied three interceptions, 41 tackles, 109 rushing yards, 248 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. He also played baseball, where as a senior, he batted .520 with 15 home runs, 40 runs batted in and 18 stolen bases and was a 37th round draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2008 MLB Draft.

College career

While attending the University of Georgia, Commings played for coach Mark Richt's Georgia Bulldogs football team between 2008 and 2012. During his college career, he appeared in 58 games, starting 34 of them, and accumulated 154 tackles (113 solo), six tackles for loss, 17 pass break-ups, and eight interceptions.[1]

Professional career

Commings was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round, 134th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft.[2]

On July 23, 2013, Commings fractured his left collarbone during training camp practice and was expected to be sidelined anywhere from two to six weeks. On July 30, 2014, he broke his ankle during training camp, which required surgery.[3] On September 5, 2015, Commings was waived by the Chiefs with an injury settlement.[4]

Baseball career

Sanders Commings
Outfielder
Born: (1990-03-08) March 8, 1990 (age 34)
Augusta, Georgia

In 2017, Commings trained with Jerry Hairston Jr., in an attempt to return to baseball, a sport Commings had not played since high school.[5]

In February, Commings signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves.[6] The deal came with a $100,000 signing bonus.[7] After a brief stint with the Danville Braves of the Appalachian League, Commings was released on July 3.[8]

References

  1. ^ Sanders Commings (1990-03-08). "Sanders Commings Bio - Georgia Official Athletic Site". Georgiadogs.com. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
  2. ^ "Chiefs draft Georgia cornerback Sanders Commings". The Kansas City Star. 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
  3. ^ Wilson, Ryan (July 23, 2013). "Chiefs rookie Sanders Commings breaks collarbone". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
  4. ^ "Chiefs' roster cut day tracker: Eric Kush, Jarrod Pughsley, Kevin Short waived". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  5. ^ Adler, David (February 10, 2017). "Ex-NFL player Commings chasing MLB dream". MLB.com. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  6. ^ "Braves sign ex-Bulldogs defensive back". ajc.com. Retrieved 2017-02-24. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ "Former Chiefs S Sanders Commings Signs Minor-League Deal With Braves - NFLTradeRumors.co". nfltraderumors.co. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  8. ^ "Braves release ex-NFL DB Sanders Commings from minor leagues". ESPN. 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2017-07-04.
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