Josh Heupel Visits Elite OT David Sanders Jr.

2025 five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. (Charlotte, N.C.) got paid a visit from Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has begun to make the round on the recruiting trail now that it's an open period. He's tripped through North Carolina recently, and on Tuesday, he stopped by Providence Day High School to check on five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. Sanders has been a premium priority for the team, and they believe they sit in a strong spot.

Always enjoy having Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel on campus to recruit the Chargers! pic.twitter.com/RvlGlc7YZh

— Chad Grier (@ChadGrier_) January 17, 2024

He has been in the spotlight since he was a freshman in high school. The No. 2 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle, according to the 247Sports' Composite Rankings, is high on a trio of SEC programs heading into his senior season: Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. The Vols have invested a lot of time into this recruitment, and Sanders understands the ramifications of his decision in the building.

Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee has done a nice job of retooling his unit since arriving in Knoxville, Tennessee. He did nice work in the 2024 class but has his eyes on a few big fish in 2025, Sanders chief among them. It will take a lot to get Sanders on Rocky Top, though landing Brentwood Academy quarterback George MacIntyre would help them. We went to the tape to determine what makes Sanders such an important option for Tennessee.

2025 5-star OT David Sanders Jr. during an unofficial visit to Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of David Sanders Jr.)

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