Antwon Sanders III
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Alin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Cal Commit ; Sanders III put together a highly efficient and explosive season, finishing with 766 rushing yards on just 80 carries and finding the end zone 10 times. That production shows exactly what he is—a decisive, high-impact runner who makes the most of every opportunity.
What stands out in his game is his efficiency and burst. Sanders III doesn’t waste time in the backfield; he hits the hole quickly and gets north in a hurry. Once he’s into the second level, his acceleration allows him to separate from defenders and turn routine runs into big gains.
He also shows good balance and control through contact, staying upright and extending plays even when the initial lane closes. With his combination of quick-strike ability and consistent scoring production, Sanders III is the type of back who can change the flow of a game in just a few touches.
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Read EvaluationAlin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Sanders put together a dominant career on the ground, piling up over 700 rushing yards with consistent production year after year. He runs with confidence and balance, showing the ability to find lanes, stay on his feet through contact, and wear down defenses as the game goes on. His feel for pacing a run and finishing forward makes him a reliable option in high volume situations, and his body of work speaks to durability and dependability as a featured ball carrier.
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Read EvaluationCole Dobbins | Prep Redzone Scout
Sanders projects as a power back at the next level with his size and strength, but make no mistake, he also possesses great overall speed and loose hips. He runs the ball with great vision and patience, constantly setting up his blocks and opening new running lanes. Additionally, Antwon demonstrates the ability to put his foot in the ground and accelerate up field. With good contact balance and consistent pad-level, Sanders is a polished runner primed to impact early at the next level. But for now, he will continue to help lead the Panthers’ offense after compiling over 300 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2025. Expect Sanders to take a massive leap in his junior season and add to his offer list, already including schools such as Florida State, Texas A&M, and Arizona.
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Read EvaluationCole Dobbins | Prep Redzone Scout
Sanders is another example of a young back who didn’t get a full plate of workload last year, looking to make a massive jump in 2025. Antwon fills out a great, powerful frame and accounted for 342 rushing yards with 6 TDs on 6.1 per carry in 2024. The power back looks for a strong junior campaign, as he showcases his break tackle ability, stellar hop-cut, and surprising explosiveness. Look for Sanders to get more involved in the passing game in 2025 and build upon his 6 offers which include A&M, Houston, and Arizona.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
– Sanders III is a crazy talented class of 2027 prospect that I’m dangerously close to saying programs should offer right now as an eighth grader. He’s that good
– Played his pre-high school ball at C.E. King Middle School in Houston, Texas and is a verified 11.04 in the 100M and 22.58 in the 200M
– Has a good build right now weighing 180-pounds and is somewhere between the 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10 range. Has remarkable vision and understands angles effectively to maximize the benefit of his speed. Unlike a lot of other speedy backs at this level who head for the edge right away, Sanders III shows no hesitation to run it up between the tackles before busting it outside
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