“They like my aggressiveness and how quick I am in pass-rush getting to the quarterback, closing the pocket,” the linebacker explained. “They like how I can fit up the run and how aggressive I can be handling the blockers and making tackles.”
The Oxford High School standout primarily plays in the middle but also lines up on the edge in passing situations. He finished the 2021 season with over 120 tackles, several behind the line of scrimmage, with a pair of pass breakups and forced fumbles playing in the multiple scheme that saw both odd and even fronts.
Sanford has seven offers on the table right now with Tennessee and Ole Miss coming from the SEC. Mississippi State is showing a lot of interest as well and could offer once the prospect takes a visit.
“I don’t know a whole lot about Tennessee right now, but I’ve been watching their games,” the four-star said. “I like how they set their defense up and how their players want it. The defense shows a brotherhood. It’ll be my first time going to Tennessee here soon.”
Sanford plans to be in Knoxville at some point in March to see the program firsthand. The linebacker also hopes to check out Louisville, Penn State, Jackson State and Southern Miss – along with the Starkville trip to see Mississippi State next month.
