Among all the coaches who spent January on the road, none more so than Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day’s David Sanders, a five-star offensive tackle who is ranked #1. Just one day after 247Sports paid him a visit before to the end of the winter contact period, Sanders was visited by representatives from five schools, including Georgia head coach Kirby Smart.
In January, Sanders paid a visit to Clemson during its annual junior day. Georgia had requested his visit for the final weekend of the month, but the weekend fell on his younger sister’s basketball competition. Earlier in the month, we were unable to go to Knoxville due to unfavourable winter weather.
Consequently, in January, Clemson was the only university to have him visit campus.
Sanders remarked, “Clemson was definitely amazing in every way.” Matt Luke, the offensive line coach in his first year, was outstanding. It was on junior day at Clemson that I had the opportunity to speak with him for the first time. He visited my school a few times, so I had the opportunity to speak with him there as well. Coach (Thomas) Austin was excellent; I thought he did a great job. However, things are unquestionably a little bit different with coach Luke. He approaches his work with far more intention and a hint of increased passion. Five of the top offensive linemen in the nation have signed with him. And he has a track record of developing players into high-draft selections in the NFL.
“Coach Dabo Swinney is undoubtedly coach Swinney. He doesn’t ever alter. Coach Swinney is my guy; he calls me frequently.”
Bottom-line pitch from Clemson? Sanders commanded, “Come here and change the programme.” Take the lead. They simply want someone to go in, take charge of the programme, and be a leader after a few difficult years at Clemson.”
Sanders also talked about Tennessee and Georgia, two powerhouses in his recruiting class.
Georgia: “Undoubtedly, one of my favourite coaches is Coach Smart. He recruits me rather effectively. I adore everything about him. I adore their curriculum and the way they help players grow.”
Tennessee: “Excellent coaches and a great culture.” Every employee is incredibly sincere. With the guys they are adding to the programme, they are headed in the right direction. [The Vols’ five-star committment] My friend George MacIntyre is a terrific quarterback, and I’m glad they have him coming in.”
The 16-year-old, who turns 17 later this month, had this to say about what comes next: “I just want to sit down and relax with my parents.” Reduce the list by a small amount. Just unwind from the entire situation.”
Sanders only has one official visit scheduled for the future, which is the first weekend in June, when the Tigers host their one and only official visitation of the spring/summer season at Clemson.
at the end, according to Sanders, he wants to be at a place where he can: A) develop both on and off the pitch; and B) where the environment and coaching help him feel most at home.
His goal is to commit to a preseason schedule.
Sanders stated that his off-season goals are to “become bigger, stronger, faster, and a leader for my senior year.”
Sanders stated that his favourite league tackle to watch is Paris Johnson Jr.
Sanders stated, “I believe our games are similar.” “The athletic ability, quick feet, and strong hands.”
Sanders’s ultimate ambition is to work as an orthopaedic surgeon or as a left tackle in the NFL.
He is expected to enrol in the midyear. Sanders stated that he weighs 270 pounds and stands 6 feet 7 inches tall.
According to 247Sports, he is rated second overall in the 2025 class.
