Former Five-Star Lineman David Sanders Is Proving To Be The Leader That Tennessee NeedsTennessee Football hit a home run in the 2025 recruiting class when it landed a commitment from five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. This player-on-player coaching is happening all over the offensive line room and elsewhere on the field, too. But hearing about Sanders’ coaching prowess on Wednesday and then seeing it in action on Thursday is a quick reminder of just how impressive a talent Sanders is. AdvertisementIf Tennessee is going to make a run in the next few years, Sanders is going to be a key part of it. While just a sophomore, Sanders is proving why he’s the type of leader that Tennessee needs, and what the Vols knew he would be during his recruitment.