Social media post from 5-star OL David Sanders Jr has Tennessee Vols fans concerned

The Tennessee Vols' biggest remaining 2025 recruiting target is five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr.

Sanders, 6-foot-6/290 lbs from Charlotte, NC, is rated as the No. 1 offensive lineman in the nation. He's set to announce his commitment on August 17, choosing between Georgia, Nebraska, Ohio State, or Tennessee.

The coveted offensive lineman took visits to Nebraska and Tennessee this past weekend, leading some folks to believe that this battle is down to the Cornhuskers and the Vols.

But an Instagram post from Sanders on Wednesday has fans wondering if Ohio State is still a major factor.

Sanders posted some photos on Instagram of himself in his high school uniform while wearing an Ohio State arm sleeve and gloves.

It's not rare for high school players to wear gear of teams they're being recruited by. And we often see players rep programs in high school that they don't end up committing to. So it's not like Sanders wearing some Ohio State gear means that he's destined for Columbus.

However, it certainly seems to indicate that Ohio State is on his mind and still very much in this recruiting battle.

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