By Apollo Lundin
Over the last 20 years, the University of Tennessee has not been consistent on the field. In that span, the Volunteers have gone through six different coaches and only six years where they were ranked. Josh Heupel , now in his fourth season with the teams, is looking to turn the program around, and the seventh-ranked 2025 Tennesseee recruiting class, led by David Sanders Jr. , looks to build upon back-to-back ranked seasons and a strong start to 2024.
David Sanders Jr.
Charlotte, NC (Providence Day School)
#3 NAT, #1 OT, #1 NC
At 6’6” and 290 lbs, David Sanders Jr. is already talented with a near-pro ready frame. Sanders is very powerful, quick, agile, and relentless. He is aggressive in run blocking, being able to stop anyone in front of him, and is reliable in pass blocking as well. Sanders is a high-motor player, playing to the whistle on every play, which should excite Tennessee fans for the future.
David Sanders Jr. also plays basketball and participates in track and field events for PRovidence Day School.