Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jack Sanborn was born July 29, 2000, in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He is a linebacker in the NFL.

Sanborn signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022. Sanborn eventually made the Bears' 53-man roster for the 2022 season. He became the Bears' starting middle linebacker following the trade of Roquan Smith. On November 13, during his first career start, Sanborn recorded two sacks and 12 total tackles during a 31–30 loss to the Detroit Lions. On December 18, Sanborn suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the Bears' 25–20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and was placed on injured reserve on December 20. He made six starts for the Bears in 2022, where he recorded 64 total tackles and two sacks. Pro Football Focus (PFF) named Sanborn to their 2022 All-Rookie Team following the regular season.