📝 Sanders brothers- Keep an eye out on this one.

[TerryP]

Umstead is at Hinds CC right now. Word has it he's received a preferred walk-on offer. I say keep an eye on him (not due to him playing LB, but that's a plus) but because of his brother, Trey.

Trey Sanders, IMG Academy, Running Back

 

[BAMANEWSBOT]

Nation's No. 1 RB's father talks Alabama's chances

Despite the recent run of recruiting momentum Alabama has enjoyed, the Crimson Tide is still without a running back or wide receiver commitment in the 2019 class.

That wasn’t always the case, though, as five-star running back Trey Sanders was at one one point the Tide’s longest-tenured commitment. The Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy product decommitted from Bama in January, but still has the Tide in the mix.

“They’re still one of the top teams on his list,” Trey’s father, Delmon Sanders, said. “I think they’re in his top five, I’m sure of that. Just being at IMG and seeing how all the other kids were enjoying their recruiting process not being committed and all the schools telling them all this and that, he kind of felt like he was missing out on all the recruiting. Bama is still on the top of the board. Most of the schools here in the South are.”
Sanders’ commitment lasted nearly two years after making an early decision to join the class at A-Day in 2016. Despite backing out of his pledge, there’s no hard feelings between he and the staff.

“They talk to him on a regular basis,” Delmon Sanders said. “I’ve actually talked to a couple of the coaches (too). We’re going to try and get up on there on campus again. Coach Locks (Mike Locksley), he’s our primary contact now. I’m going to get up there and meet with him and talk with him and everything.”

The Port St. Joe, Fla. native is planning to visit campus this summer, which will mark his first time back at the Capstone since the season.

Despite changing his mind on the Tide, Sanders still knows of the opportunity at play in Tuscaloosa.

“We were told early on that whenever you commit you need to look at is as a business decision,” Delmon Sanders said. “And Alabama just looks like a great business decision for a kid going to school who’s trying to go off to the next level. They consistently put guys in the league. You can see the difference in their kids versus other schools. I went to a game and all of them look like giants. You go to Bama and it looks like a small NFL team. That’s what’s impressive. And then just Nick Saban in general. Trey was kind of wowed by just being around a coach like Saban, possibly the best coach of all-time.”

One factor that has come into play is Sanders’ older brother Umstead, a 2018 junior college linebacker that has committed to walk on at Florida. The elder Sanders’ decision has significantly boosted the Gators’ standing.

“Those two talk a lot more than I talk to them,” Delmon Sanders said. “Of course that put Florida right there at the top of the board with the relationship they have. Ever since they lost that state championship game, they always talked about playing together again. It kind of just seemed like it wasn’t going to happen, and now that it’s a possibility, he’s thinking heavily about that. But at the same time both kids know they’re kind of on different paths. But that brotherly love is brotherly love. They talk to each other every single day.”

Delmon Sanders said there’s no one leader right now — Trey originally came out and said the Tide was still No. 1 after he decommitted — as the nation’s No. 7 player mulls over offers from schools like Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Penn State, and Texas.

Sanders was close with former UA running backs coach Burton Burns. That role is now in the hands of Joe Pannunzio. The changeup on the staff hasn’t negatively affected the Tide, though.

“It’s still the same structure,” Delmon Sanders said. “It’s not like they brought in a whole new offense, a whole new everything.”

When it comes down to decision time, Alabama is still in the thick of things for regaining Sanders’ commitment.

“Bama has a really good shot at landing Trey,” Delmon Sanders said. “He’s just enjoying this process right now.”

At 5-foot-11.5, 216 pounds, Sanders is rated the No. 1 running back and the No. 7 overall player in the country, per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite rankings.

Florida currently leads the 247Sports Crystal Ball.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Bama has put a RB in the nfl most every year....if thats his goal..and can stand running down on KOs the first year....but at Florida...he might start...
Be interesting to see what Florida HC can do with talent

 

[BamaFan334]

I would really like to get Sanders. Having Najee, Robinson, and Sanders in the same backfield for a year would be amazing.

 

[Che Boludo]

Bama has put a RB in the nfl most every year....if thats his goal..and can stand running down on KOs the first year....but at Florida...he might start...
Be interesting to see what Florida HC can do with talent

CDM's run oriented spread offense has been pretty productive for RBs. CDM has done a phenomenal job of evaluating and developing players as a HC. I recall reading that he doubled the NFL draft picks at MSU over his tenure from the same period of time preceding him, while doing it with an the second lowest avg stars per player drafted (I know it was less than 2.5 and Wisky has the lowest).

Plus, he is a Meyer product, and you can bet his best talent is going on STs regardless of position or academic class. So, he may be covering KOs or returning them at either place.

Would love to have him, though. Would be a great addition. I always wonder if Keenan Allen didn't make CNS re-think offering package deals for elite skill talent ... even if preferred walkon status is part of the pkg.

 

[colbyjacks]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

 

[Che Boludo]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

Preferred Walk-Ons get guaranteed roster spots for fall Camp, which are limited. It also entitles them to some scholarship benefits of sorts over the Summers to facilitate summer workouts and fall camp.

 

[BamaFan334]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

I believe a preferred walk-on is a guy that the coaches actually invite with the intention of making the team. A normal walk-on just shows up during the tryout period and hopes to make an impression. Atleast this is the way I see it.

 

[OldPlayer]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

I believe a preferred walk-on is a guy that the coaches actually invite with the intention of making the team. A normal walk-on just shows up during the tryout period and hopes to make an impression. Atleast this is the way I see it.

But there's still the roster limitation. Preferred walkons will show up at the beginning of August practice. Regular walkons show up when school starts.

 

[TerryP]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

I believe a preferred walk-on is a guy that the coaches actually invite with the intention of making the team. A normal walk-on just shows up during the tryout period and hopes to make an impression. Atleast this is the way I see it.

But there's still the roster limitation. Preferred walkons will show up at the beginning of August practice. Regular walkons show up when school starts.

He would count to the '18 class as well. 25 fufilled, still in 85 limit.

 

[Che Boludo]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

I believe a preferred walk-on is a guy that the coaches actually invite with the intention of making the team. A normal walk-on just shows up during the tryout period and hopes to make an impression. Atleast this is the way I see it.

But there's still the roster limitation. Preferred walkons will show up at the beginning of August practice. Regular walkons show up when school starts.

He would count to the '18 class as well. 25 fufilled, still in 85 limit.

There is a 105 man roster limit for fall practices that goes until the first day of class or the first game, whichever is first. Typically, it's the 85 schollie players and 20 preferred walk-ons. Once the first game or first day of class arrives, the SEC doesn't have a practice roster limit. Just a limit on who can dress for home and away games.

Preferred walkons get some benefits over the summer and are allowed summer class scholarships in some cases, but once season starts, they are truly same status as other walkons. They just benefited from the guarantee if a fall camp roster spot and extra reps.

 

[OldPlayer]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

I believe a preferred walk-on is a guy that the coaches actually invite with the intention of making the team. A normal walk-on just shows up during the tryout period and hopes to make an impression. Atleast this is the way I see it.

But there's still the roster limitation. Preferred walkons will show up at the beginning of August practice. Regular walkons show up when school starts.

He would count to the '18 class as well. 25 fufilled, still in 85 limit.

There is a 105 man roster limit for fall practices that goes until the first day of class or the first game, whichever is first. Typically, it's the 85 schollie players and 20 preferred walk-ons. Once the first game or first day of class arrives, the SEC doesn't have a practice roster limit. Just a limit on who can dress for home and away games.

Preferred walkons get some benefits over the summer and are allowed summer class scholarships in some cases, but once season starts, they are truly same status as other walkons. They just benefited from the guarantee if a fall camp roster spot and extra reps.

I thought there was a 125 total (scholarship and walk on) limit.

 

[Che Boludo]

I'm sure this has been brought up already, but I will ask. What is the difference between a preferred walk on and a regular walk on? It doesn't seem like either one of them have anything to do with our scholarship limits so why wouldn't Bama hand them out?

I believe a preferred walk-on is a guy that the coaches actually invite with the intention of making the team. A normal walk-on just shows up during the tryout period and hopes to make an impression. Atleast this is the way I see it.

But there's still the roster limitation. Preferred walkons will show up at the beginning of August practice. Regular walkons show up when school starts.

He would count to the '18 class as well. 25 fufilled, still in 85 limit.

There is a 105 man roster limit for fall practices that goes until the first day of class or the first game, whichever is first. Typically, it's the 85 schollie players and 20 preferred walk-ons. Once the first game or first day of class arrives, the SEC doesn't have a practice roster limit. Just a limit on who can dress for home and away games.

Preferred walkons get some benefits over the summer and are allowed summer class scholarships in some cases, but once season starts, they are truly same status as other walkons. They just benefited from the guarantee if a fall camp roster spot and extra reps.

I thought there was a 125 total (scholarship and walk on) limit.

If so, that's new to me or possibly informal and not a ncaa/conf bylaw, but I'm often the last in the loop. :cheers:

Last time I had checked, it was 105 man off-season roster and no cap on in season practice rosters.

For SEC competition, game rosters are limited to:

The home team may dress 95 student-athletes in uniform, but only 80 student-athletes may participate in a Conference
contest. (The 15 non-participants shall dress out at no additional cost to the institution. Student-athletes shall not
receive pre-game meals, overnight lodging or additional game tickets. They may receive a post-game meal provided it
is served at the stadium. No cash stipend is permitted for post-game meals away from the stadium.)
The visiting team is limited to a squad size of 70 student-athletes.
The squad size limit for neutral site games (no more than one game annually) is 70 for both participating teams...

...with 85 as squad size limit for SEC CG

As I was looking for this, I did notice there seems to have been a change on preferred walkon benefits to prevent oversigning issues. In the past, they could receive summer scholarships without being counters for the following season. That doesn't appear to be the case now. I assume they still have access to some of the other privieges, but again, not sure.

 

[T&B]

Jeffery Carter is a name that is trending on Bama boards right now. Tx. CB.

 

[TUSKtimes]

It's going to take a fearless running back to jump onboard in this recruiting cycle. But bringing his brother on as a walk-on doesn't seem like too much of an investment. I seem to recall Keenan Allen's demands a little higher.

 

[bradenob]

It's going to take a fearless running back to jump onboard in this recruiting cycle. But bringing his brother on as a walk-on doesn't seem like too much of an investment. I seem to recall Keenan Allen's demands a little higher.

What do you mean "it's going to take a fearless running back"?

And yes, Allen expected his brother, a QB, to be offered a scholly. And probably, to have a meaningful role at the position. If you read between the lines I think Mr Sanders realizes that there is not much past college for his older son, and that the sky is the limit for Trey

 

[BamaFan334]

It's going to take a fearless running back to jump onboard in this recruiting cycle. But bringing his brother on as a walk-on doesn't seem like too much of an investment. I seem to recall Keenan Allen's demands a little higher.

I don't necessarily think it's going to take a fearless candidate, just a guy that wants to compete. Harris will be gone next year, Najee and Brian Robinson will be Juniors, Jacobs will be a Senior. There is potential for a great player to see some carries, but one year behind those guys won't mean we need a guy to take a leap of faith. Trey's Sophomore year will be his show, unless Robinson comes back, and then Sanders can still get his 1,000 yards. Damien Harris did it, so it can be done sharing carries. The only issue is if you're right about Tua, then the passing game will take a lot away from the running game in the form of number of plays, so we could see a decrease in carries as a whole. That would be my concern over the logjam we have again this season.

 

[PhillyGirl]

I would really like to get Sanders. Having Najee, Robinson, and Sanders in the same backfield for a year would be amazing.

Don't tease :hyper:

 

[TUSKtimes]

What do you mean "it's going to take a fearless running back"?

And yes, Allen expected his brother, a QB, to be offered a scholly. And probably, to have a meaningful role at the position. If you read between the lines I think Mr Sanders realizes that there is not much past college for his older son, and that the sky is the limit for Trey

This is the most depth I can remember at the position since the Saban' era. Whoever shows up will have to see the possibilities. A lot of these elite guys want it all yesterday and it may be difficult to see past the numbers. But if it's more about his brother, in the long run, we just eliminated that hurdle.

 

[colbyjacks]

This is the most depth I can remember at the position since the Saban' era. Whoever shows up will have to see the possibilities. A lot of these elite guys want it all yesterday and it may be difficult to see past the numbers. But if it's more about his brother, in the long run, we just eliminated that hurdle.[/QUOTE]

There isn't many years that we don't have running back quality and depth in the Saban era.
Ingram, Richardson, Lacy 2010
Lacy, Yeldon, Drake 2012
Yeldon, Drake, Henry 2013
Henry, Drake, Harris* 2015

3 NFL running backs in each of those groups. *Harris