Hollis Sanders
Hollis Sanders
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Vic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
6’3, 220 pounds, up 15 pounds since the last time we updated his measurables. Once a Top 100 prospect, yet on our watch list due to injuries sustained as a junior at Bensalem. Was formerly a QB at Bensalem, now full-time EDGE rusher.
Sanders is back to posting highlights on Hudl, the senior athlete is back on the fast track to being ranked well among his peers. Three single-game cut-ups, three minutes worth of reps showcasing Sanders working a new position, this against Abington, Pennridge, and Upper Darby.
A ton of pressure off the edge created by Hollis in his week one match-up. One sacks, at least two TFLs, Sanders brings the athletic play-making skills to the defensive side of the ball, often being too quick off the edge for District One OL to handle. Sanders is raw in terms of technique, of course, yet you can see his blend of length, agility, flexibility, and athleticism is a bit too much for most left tackles to handle. Even the best tackles will have to be ready for length and speed Sanders provides off the snap. Comfortable with his hand off the dirt. This is a fringe FCS prospect in my eyes. Yes, schools at that level are likely to have moved on from seniors, yet I implore coaches to double back on this kid. PSACs will be thrilled to bring him in, so long as his grades check out.
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Read EvaluationVic Castillo | Prep Redzone Scout
I’ve written up Sanders’ tape earlier in the year, so I won’t do so again. I will speak to his upside, ceiling and floor when compared to the rest of the classes QBs. You talk about Sanders’ skill set as a legitimate two-way threat on offense. You talk about Sanders more than desirable build at the position, there’s only so far Sanders can realistically drop on my scale. I’d go on to say Sanders is a lock for Top 20 positioning moving forward, unless more QBs explode onto the scene. How high can Sanders rise is a different question. Many QBs, names like McGlinchey, DiLucia, Beals, Sidwar, are all beginning to separate themselves via FBS offers. Sanders, if he wants to jump into the next tier of QBs, is going to have to match that recruiting level to some degree. He shouldn’t be worried about this right now, but in terms of ranking, he’s likely close to his ceiling right now. Here’s what I had to say about his film a couple of months back.
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- 6’3, 190
- 3.02 GPA
First rep on tape gives you the gist of the type of athlete you’re dealing with. Duality in his game, first rep shows he’s got numerous ways to escape would-be tacklers in his bag. Primarily working in a five-wide system, Sanders can work his half-field reads through the air, with tucking and running always being a second option. Front-sevens are usually bare, especially when attempting to cover 5W sets, so the middle of the field can be picked apart by this kid. You see flashes of confidence/anticipatory throws shown on tape. Like his base a lot, feet aren’t happy, his lower body moves in unison with itself, he’s free to throw early or deep into his drop back. Working deeper into his tape, I notice occasional reps under center, occasional reps working zone-reads as well as some play-action sets with two men in the backfield. Bensalem throws a ton at this kid, he’s an underclassman who I assume is capable of handling several different sets. Love the reps where he gets the ball out quickly. This could be a special quarterback, one who could rank near some of the bigger names in the state.
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