14. Charlie Sanders
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Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007, Charlie Sanders might very well be the greatest Tight End in Detroit Lions history. An adept blocker as he was a receiver, Sanders was named to seven Pro Bowls and three First Team All-Pros and was close to 5,000 Yards Receiving. Sanders was part of Detroit's first Pride of the Lions Class in 2009.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Tight End
- Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd Round, 74th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/30/68.
- Departed: Retired after the 1977 Season.
- Games Played: 128
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Notable Statistics: 108 Games Started
336 Receptions
4,817 Receiving Yards
31 Receiving Touchdowns
4 Rushing Attempts
-6 Rushing Yards
64 Approximate Value
1 Playoff Game -
Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1969, 1970 & 1971)
Pro Bowl (1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1974, 1975 & 1976)
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