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David Sanders Jr., five-star Tennessee football commit, visiting Ohio State
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David Sanders Jr. , the prized commitment in Tennessee football 's 2025 recruiting class, is visiting Ohio State on Saturday.
The five-star offensive tackle has been committed to Tennessee since Aug. 17 . Ohio State was one Sanders' top schools prior to his commitment to Tennessee. The Buckeyes host Indiana on Saturday in one of the marquee games in college football.
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The 6-foot-6, 270-pound Sanders is the No. 5 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He plays at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Sanders has visited Tennessee multiple times this season and was on hand in Charlotte for Tennessee's 51-10 win against N.C. State on Sept. 7 .
No. 11 Tennessee (8-2) hosts UTEP (2-8) in the final regular-season game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday (1 p.m. ET, SEC Network+).
Tennessee football commitment David Sanders Jr. visiting Ohio State
Sanders can sign with Tennessee on Dec. 4, when the early signing period begins. Tennessee has 24 commitments in the 2025 class.
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Sanders is the top-ranked prospect in Tennessee's class.
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He joins four-star recruits in safety Lagonza Hayward, wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Mariyon Dye, tight end Da'Saahn Brame, linebacker Jaedon Harmon, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, linebacker Christian Gass, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Nic Moore, edge rusher Jayden Loftin, cornerback Onis Konanbanny, tight end Jack Van Dorselaer, and defensive lineman Charles House.
The Vols also are bringing in three-star recruits in offensive tackle Antoni Kade Ogumoro, safety Sidney Walton, cornerback Tre Poteat, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, linebacker Brenden Anes, defensive lineman Darrion Smith, running back Justin Baker, cornerback Tyler Redmond, and cornerback Dylan Lewis.
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