Five-Star Plus+ OT David Sanders Jr. visits Tennessee
Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day School Five-Star Plus+ offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. is back on the road this weekend and visiting Tennessee.
The Vols’ 865 Live Event is a major recruiting weekend leading into Memorial Day. Sanders joins other top prospects in Knoxville such as five-star quarterback commit George MacIntyre and five-star receiver Jaime Ffrench.
Tennessee is battling Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State and South Carolina for Sanders. He also took an official visit to Nebraska over Mother’s Day weekend.
“Tennessee has been doing a great job ever since I visited for the first time in eighth grade,” Sanders has said in the past. “The coaching staff has done a phenomenal job getting to know me and my family. I love the program and everything they’re building for the future.”
Sanders is the nation’s No. 2 overall prospect and top offensive tackle in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
David Sanders Scouting Summary
On3’s Scouting and Rankings team had this to say about Sanders as a prospect:
“Twitchy, explosive jumbo athlete who looks like one of the top offensive tackles in the 2025 cycle early on. A two-way star for Providence Christian in Charlotte as an offensive tackle and defensive lineman. Has a tall, lean frame, measuring in at around 6-foot-5.5, 250 pounds. Registers as a top athlete, excelling in the combine setting. Transfers that athleticism over to the field. An electric mover for an underclassman offensive line prospect. Explodes to the second level and moves effortlessly in space. Plays much stronger than his lighter weight would suggest. Has developed upper body and core strength to plant defenders into the ground.
“Flashes some dominant tendencies as a drive blocker and finisher. Runs his feet on contact and plays with some nastiness. Relatively advanced technically. Also shows off his athleticism as a defensive lineman. Would be an easy Power 5 prospect on that side of the ball. Also shows his functional strength in track and field, where he’s a standout in the shot put, with an outstanding personal best of 53-3.5 feet as a sophomore. Will need to continue adding mass, as he is relatively lean and does not have an overly wide frame. Older for the class, turning 17 years old as a sophomore.”