The Texas Longhorns are going to get a two-way playmaker when Ja’Tavion Sanders officially arrives to the Forty Acres.
Sanders was one of 20 recruits to sign his letter of intent during the early signing period in December. The top rated athlete in the 2021 class has been a man among boys every time he stepped onto the football field during the 2020 high school football season. Former head coach Tom Herman stated that Sanders would get opportunities on both sides of the ball. It appears that he wants to get a lot of looks on the offensive side of the ball.
With the addition of Sanders, the tight end room feels like it could become really crowded in the upcoming season. He does provide the athletic ability to play outside or a big slot role as needed. Sanders was dominant in the run to the state championship.
Season Stats per Max Preps
| Year | Rec | Yards | YPR | YPG | TDs |
| 2020 | 58 | 1,079 | 18.6 | 83.0 | 15 |
| 2019 | 41 | 683 | 16.7 | 52.5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 23 | 378 | 16.4 | 25.2 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 32.5 | 0 |
A look at some highlights from his career:
It’s gonna take more than one guy to bring down Ja’Tavion Sanders 😮 pic.twitter.com/LyQdDPNfiw
— Nick Harris (@NickHarris247) January 1, 2021
Texas-bound Ja’Tavion Sanders.
The body of Aaron Donald.
The body control of Julio Jones.pic.twitter.com/euz1FfSEU8— Jake García (@Jake_M_Garcia) January 16, 2021
Ja’Tavion Sanders had 181 yards on 7 catches in the first half. His eighth grab goes for a 35-yard TD, his second time in the end zone tonight. Denton Ryan up big over College Station in the third quarter, 42-7. #HookEm pic.twitter.com/GhaGgmnYG2
— Jeff Howe (@JeffHowe247) December 19, 2020
Ja’Tavion Sanders. That’s it. That’s the tweet. @SportsDayHS | #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/myJ2b2a9X6
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) December 14, 2019
Ja’Tavion Sanders can also play a little QB.
Denton Ryan 35 | Mansfield Summit 27
7:08 left#TXHSFB | @jatavionsanders | @RyanRaiderFB pic.twitter.com/Rmp4jIAp08— Nick Harris (@NickHarris247) January 9, 2021
WOW.
Ja'Tavion Sanders just palmed a touchdown for @DentonRyanFball – catch of the year material.
Check it out @SportsCenter #SCTop10 #txhsfb @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/oP05ky5nI4— Jeff Kolb (@JeffKolbFOX4) December 5, 2020
This is not fair… @TexasFootball bound Ja’Tavion Sanders with another one handed touchdown catch… yes another. Dude has done it before this season. @RyanRaiderFB leads Highland Park 7-0 first quarter #txhsfbplayoffs #txhsfb @dfwvarsity @MikeLeslieWFAA @clarencehilljr #HookEm pic.twitter.com/qRyryhQnph
— Brian Gosset (@Gosset41) January 1, 2021
Throwing it up to Ja’Tavion Sanders on third down?? Easy money 💰
Is there some magic left in this Ryan team??👀
Shadow Creek 28 | Ryan 22
1:14 left#TXHSFB | #UILState | @Jatavionsanders pic.twitter.com/Q6IRLhRLJf— Nick Harris (@NickHarris247) December 21, 2019
ATH Ja'Tavion Sanders (@Jatavionsanders), out of Denton Ryan. #HookEm #Signed ✍
📽: @devonmessinger pic.twitter.com/7gSKpn6ZHU
— HornSports (@HornSports) December 16, 2020
Texas commit Ja’Tavion Sanders wastes no time making an impact. Huge TFL on Shadow Creek’s first play. @SportsDayHS | #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/Jj6W2mTxjq
— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) December 21, 2019
Tom Herman on Denton Ryan ATH Ja'Tavion Sanders, @TexasFootball's top-ranked signee:
"You're gonna run out of superlatives talking about JT."
"He will play both sides of the ball here at Texas… He's too good of a talent not to." #HookEm @Jatavionsanders pic.twitter.com/WXHLlJqTmh
— Jeff Barker (@JeffBarker_) December 16, 2020
Virtually impossible to not get excited about the potential of Ja’Tavion Sanders at the University of Texas. He will likely get his opportunities in the years to come. Pay attention to him when he puts on the burnt orange and runs onto the field at Darryl K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
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