Delta State University

2017 (SENIOR): Played in 12 games for the Statesmen, making 12 starts at H-back...Helped the Statesmen to a 9-4 overall record and a second round appearance in the NCAA Division II Football Championship Playoff...Graded at 90 percent on all blocking assignments this season...Played in 40 career games at H-back.

2016 (JUNIOR): Played in all 10 games for the Statesmen...Caught one pass for a 2-yard touchdown versus Kentucky Wesleyan...Primarily used as a blocking back, graded 90 percent or higher on blocking assignments in every game..Returned one kick for eight yards versus KWC Panthers.

2015 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 11 games for the Statesmen at hammer back...Graded 95 percent on all of his blocking assignments.

2014 (FRESHMAN): Played in seven games for the Statesmen at tight end...Graded 90 percent or better on his blocking assignments...Season-high 94 percent versus Concordia...Converted to tight end from defensive line.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Played at Foley HS for coach Todd Watson... Awarded best defensive lineman and lead the team in sacks and tackles for loss... Received Leadership award... Academic Award.

PERSONAL: Shawn Tyler Sanks... Born February 23, 1996 in Foley, Ala... Son of Fritz and Debbie Sanks... Has one brother, Josh... Undecided on major.

SINGLE GAME HIGHS:
Points scored: 6, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sept. 1 2016
Touchdowns: 1, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sept. 1 2016
Receptions: 1, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sept. 1 2016
Receiving yards: 2, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sept. 1 2016 (1 receptions)
Receiving TDs: 1, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sept. 1 2016
Long reception: 2, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sept. 1 2016
All-purpose yards: 20, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sep 19, 2015
Kick returns: 2, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sep 19, 2015
Kick return yards: 20, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sep 19, 2015 (2 returns)
Long kick return: 13, Kentucky Wesleyan, Sep 19, 2015