RaymondSanders

High School: Shifty running back showed all-around skills at Stephenson High School, with the ability to run from scrimmage, catch passes and return kicks … The nation’s No. 15 all-purpose back by Rivals.com and the No. 41 overall prospect in the talent-rich state of Georgia … “Very quick, has good vision, catches the ball well and runs like a 210-pound back,” wrote recruiting analyst Barry Every of Rivals, who also noted that Sanders “Reminds me of Rafael Little … has the uncanny ability to break tackles and make plays.” … Honorable-mention all-state by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution following senior season … Region Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, rushing for 1,604 yards and 25 touchdowns, averaging more than 10 yards per carry … Also returned a kickoff for a touchdown … Was the star of the show in a nationally televised game on ESPN, rushing for more than 130 yards and two touchdowns in Stephenson’s 20-0 win over Martin Luther King HS … Helped lead Stephenson to an 11-1 mark and the second round of the state playoffs … Rushed for 1,311 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior … Two-year member of the all-county and all-region teams … Played in the Georgia North-South All-Star Game and the DeKalb County All-Star Game following his senior year, playing for the winning team in both games … Coached by Ron Gartrell … “Raymond is a very intelligent player with a work ethic that is second to none,” Gartrell said. “He is very elusive, can run with power and has the burst to go 80-90 yards at any time. He is very determined and has leadership skills. He is the total package.” … Teammate of current Wildcat signees Jabari Johnson and Ronnie Shields … Participated in basketball and track and field … Ran the 100-meter dash and 4×100-meter relay … Won the regional championship and was a state qualifier in the 100 as a senior … Relay team won the state championship his junior year … Team’s defensive player of the year his senior season in basketball … Member of the Beta Club and SADD Club.

Personal: Born in Stone Mountain, Ga. … Son of Carla and Raymond Sanders Jr. … Major is undeclared.