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'He’s a generational player': Sanders primed to prove himself

FAYETTEVILLE — Exotic and sophisticated offenses complete with intricate bells and whistles have become commonplace at nearly every level of football.

But you can still find coaching minds who subscribe to the thought that beauty lies in simplicity. Denton (Texas) Ryan football coach Dave Henigan fits that bill.

In a June 2019 article centered on Alabama’s class of committed linebackers, 247Sports national recruiting director Steve Wiltfong paid Henigan a compliment for his in-game management of one of the nation’s top athletes, Drew Sanders.

“I love that his high school coach doesn’t get cute or overthink it,” Wiltfong said.