A year ago, Texas Longhorns sophomore tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders needed consistent individual instruction from position coach Jeff Banks as he tried to transition from playing wide receiver and defensive end at Denton Ryan.
Now, with the 2022 season opener against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks looming in less than two weeks, Sanders has distinguished himself enough to become the first Longhorns tight end to meet with the media during preseason camp.
“I love JT Sanders. Probably one of, if not arguably the most improved player on our team from a year ago this time. He’s a big, physical guy,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said on Monday.