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Five-Star Plus+ OT David Sanders Jr. teases commitment ahead of decision this weekend

hunterby:Hunter Shelton•08/15/24•

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One of the biggest decisions in the 2025 cycle is set for Saturday afternoon, as Charlotte Providence Day Five-Star Plus+ offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. will make his commitment.

It’s down to Georgia, Nebraska, Ohio State and Tennessee for the nation’s No. 4 overall prospect and top-ranked OT. Sanders has left no stone unturned throughout his process, taking a myriad of visits across the country in 2024.

In less than 48 hours, his decision will be made public. On Thursday evening, Sanders posted a video previewing his big moment on X:

A school has finally emerged as the favorite for Sanders, as Tennessee began trending in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine following On3’s Steve Wiltfong becoming the first to log a pick on Aug. 9.

“I just love Tennessee’s coaching staff,” Sanders said in May at the On3 Elite Series in Nashville. “Coach (Josh) Heupel and Coach (Glen) Elarbee, they do a great job with that personal connection. I think out of anybody, they do the best job calling, texting, just staying in contact with my parents and building that relationship.

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“I just feel like you can be yourself at Tennessee. There’s nothing you have to do differently. Even though it’s a big SEC school that wins a lot of games and is in contention for winning National Championships year in and year out, that’s a place you can go and freely be yourself.”

The Volunteers have had Sanders on campus five times this year and have been a constant fixture at the top of his recruiting process. Nebraska, like Tennessee, had Sanders on campus for a visit at the end of July. Ohio State has also landed several visits from the five-star and has always been thought of as a real contender to land his pledge.

“The buzz is around the Checkered Orange,” Wiltfong wrote on Thursday. “We believe Sanders has his mind made up but the family continues to keep in contact with a few schools.”

Sanders’ decision is set for 12:30 p.m. ET at the Providence Day gymnasium.