Kenneth Sanders (born August 22, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 1972 NFL draft. He played in the NFL with the Lions from 1972 to 1979, and he played with the Minnesota Vikings from 1980 to 1981.