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2025 David Sanders 5* OT and #1 Overall Recruit from Charlotte, NC

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Mklein13 said:
Get this guy some food
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His frame is amazing and could easily support 30+ more lbs. He isn't top or bottom heavy. Moves extremely well for somebody his size. Very fluid and lightfooted.

Only thing that's a question mark to me is his level of competition. Looks a bit suspect based on his film. Might be a redshirt his 1st year in college then a beast after that.
 
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Cane4life18 said:
His frame is amazing and could easily support 30+ more lbs. He isn't top or bottom heavy. Moves extremely well for somebody his size. Very fluid and lightfooted.

Only thing that's a question mark to me is his level of competition. Looks a bit suspect based on his film. Might be a redshirt his 1st year in college then a beast after that.
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Sanders attends Providence Day, a private school with major benefactors $$, who are in the state's largest private school conference. Private school conference competition locally is typically weaker with the likes of Charlotte Latin (Daniel Jones alum), Country Day and Charlotte Christian (Steph Curry's Alma mater). Average tuition cost for these private schools is north of $25K/year with PD and Christian the 2 who seem to consistently "attract" the better players and stock their rosters. PD is coached by Chad Grier who first made his name at Davidson Day with his son Will Grier (Gator) as QB who they hired away from Oceanside Collegiate in SC.

However, since PD is so loaded their out of conference schedule was front loaded vs public schools playing the likes of Rock Hill Northwestern (SC) and Charlotte Catholic (4A) both of whom have had powerhouse programs historically. PD won both easily and are arguably the best team in the state regardless of class b/c in addition to Sanders they have 4* Jadyn Davis, '24, QB (Mich), 4* WR Jordan Shipp, '24 (UNC), 3* Channing Goodwin, '24 (Mich), with other 3*s committed to UGA and NC St.
 
Gotta think Francis’ early PT and development (not to mention the entire line) have to help with this kid. Pitch coming in to redshirt under he and Pancake, then take over when one or both leave as 1st rounders.
 
Odin said:
Seriously doubt anyone can pitch the #1 OT in the country to redshirt.
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Depends where he is in his development. Some guys (especially linemen) are raw and/or not physically ready to play at the P5 level. Not all are Francis. Just look at Pancake; top dude having to build up his strength. You can redshirt and still play 4 games, too.
 
Actually - pitch him the McCoy/Samson roll as starting in-line TE. We just have to throw a TD to McCoy/Samson at some point.
 
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Guarantee him playing time, that’s not hard to do.
Swing tackle giving starters consistent breathers. Or see if he’s versatile enough to play inside until outside spots open up?
 
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