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Early Signing Day: Michigan signs 'three-phase playmaker' CB Jayden Sanders

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Jayden Sanders committed to Michigan back in August and has been a consistent member of the class since. Sanders' father played for TCU, but he chose the Wolverines over TCU, Baylor, and Oklahoma State. The tall cornerback, who should become a good boundary player for the Wolverines, made it official by signing with Michigan.

Kilgore (TX) CB Jayden Sanders

Jayden Sanders
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Notable Offers:

Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Arizona State, and Kansas State, among others

Scouting report via 247Sports' Gabe Brooks:

Unverified size, but looks tall and wiry on the hoof. Instinctive three-phase playmaker with a strong football pedigree as the son of a former all-conference corner who played on some great TCU late 2000s teams. Three-sport athlete with experience in basketball and track and field that shows in functional athleticism on the gridiron. Elevates in the open floor with above-the-rim finishing ability. Productive in all three phases, including two special teams TDs as a junior. Field-stretching vertical shot threat at receiver. Big-framed corner on D with potential to fit a framey boundary corner role quite well, though skill set and instincts also could fit over the top at safety. Not necessarily a top-end burner but plenty fast with unorthodox gait, but does not get caught from behind. Bona fide Power Four prospect in the secondary. Owns the developmental potential to become a difference maker in college with NFL Draft upside.

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Trent Knoop
TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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