247Sports updated its Top247 Rankings on Tuesday afternoon, several recruits earning their fifth stars along the way.

One of those said recruits is Alabama commit Drew Sanders. The Denton (Texas) Ryan product now stands as a five-star prospect both by 247Sports and the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings.

247Sports' national director of scouting Barton Simmons shed light as to why 247Sports awarded the UA pledge with his fifth star.

Sanders wasn’t healthy enough to compete at The Opening Finals but we had already seen everything we needed to. He has the ability to play either side of the ball, has elite size and speed traits, running a 4.65 at 6-5, 232 pounds, and he is incredibly competitive with outstanding football instincts. The Alabama commit is one of the most universally respected prospects in this class among college coaching staffs. Sanders lands at No. 13.

Sanders is expected to play outside linebacker at Alabama, the program he flipped his commitment to from Oklahoma last April.

“For the academic side, first of all, the support staff there is probably one of the best in the country, and the facilities are obviously top-notch, the coaches are the best coaches you’re going to get,” Sanders said when he flipped. “There’s nothing really negative to say about the place. Everything just seems like it’s that level above everybody else.”

“It’s the best school in the country. It’s going to provide me with the best opportunities. What more could you ask for?”

The Texas native is expected back on campus this weekend for Alabama's second cookout of the summer.

While No. 13 in 247Sports' rankings, Sanders now resides at No. 25 overall in the country, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings.

247Sports' official scouting report of the Lone Star State talent compares the jumbo athlete to Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch:

Big-framed jumbo athlete who could play high-major football on either side of the line of scrimmage in multiple spots. Owns outstanding height and frame length with a ton of space to add bulk. Physical profile fits edge defender and tight end. Playing experience at QB, tight end, receiver, and multiple spots on defense. Possesses size and athleticism to play traditional in-line tight end or a predominantly flex role. Shows good body control as a receiver. Adjusts well to the ball when needed. Encouraging consistency as a hands catcher. Owns a large catch radius. Motor runs high and physical style suggests high ceiling as a blocker. Will face adjustment to playing one position full-time after multiple roles in high school. Honing route-running precision and overall technique as a receiver will be keys in college. Great frame but must fill it out with proper bulk and strength. Can improve pad level and leverage consistency. Should become an impact Power 5 starter with the potential to reach an early-round NFL Draft projection.

Last season, Sanders amassed 119 tackles, including 10 tackles for a loss, eight sacks and two pick-sixes, contributing on both sides of the ball during Ryan's state semi-finals run.

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