Evaluation: A true speedster who plays receiver, cornerback, and returner. Sanchez has sticky hands as a receiver and comes down with interceptions. On offense, he has a lightning-quick release off the line of scrimmage, allowing him to gain separation against man coverage, though he needs to clean up his footwork. His crisp route running gives him the football intelligence to find soft spots in zone coverage. When the ball is in his hands, he shows a willingness to churn up yardage after contact, using his elusiveness and vision. As a blocker, he isn’t afraid to stick his nose in, though he needs to get his hands inside. On defense, his speed, ball skills, and instincts are a staple of his game. Sanchez shows the leadership of a senior, barking out commands to get teammates aligned. Sanchez has fluid hips, allowing a seamless change of direction. His sharp eye discipline is evident when he reads quarterbacks’ movement in the pocket, allowing him to avoid getting caught in the backfield thanks to his exceptional deep-ball range. In man coverage, Sanchez is very sticky, although he needs to show better discipline within the five-yard physicality window. As a tackler, he isn’t afraid to get his nose dirty when stepping up in run support but needs to improve with his grip when wrapping up ball carriers. As a returner, not only does he have the speed and quickness, but he shows tremendous spatial awareness when making the correct decision on when it’s appropriate to return kicks and punts. With three more years of high school football, expect Aj Sanchez to generate some offers from schools.