Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Abduall Sanders Jr.
Part of Alabama's 2025 recruiting class, Sanders is yet another name on the Crimson Tide's roster out of national powerhouse Mater Dei High School in California, the same program that has produced other defensive standouts such as Domani Jackson and Zabien Brown.
As for Sanders in particular however, the talented freshman's role in 2025 is likely an unknown, as the linebacker has multiple names sitting ahead of him on the depth chart. Even despite this, could Sanders still make an impact this season?
Here is everything you need to know about Alabama inside linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. entering the season.
Abduall Sanders Jr. player information
Position: Linebacker
Jersey Number: No. 35
Height: 6'2
Weight: 231
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Santa Ana, California
High School: Mater Dei
Abduall Sanders Jr. career stats
Sanders is currently entering his first season of college football. The linebacker has yet to compile any collegiate stats.
Abduall Sanders Jr. 2024 stats
Last season, Sanders was a senior at the prep level where he attended Mater Dei High School in California. Across 13 games, Sanders compiled 50 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions.
Abduall Sanders Jr. recruiting ranking
Per the 247Sports Composite rankings, Sanders was considered as the nation's No. 312 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class, as well as the No. 33 linebacker nationally. A four-star prospect, Sanders also committed to the Crimson Tide in March 2024, and was considered the No. 27 player in the state of California where he attended Mater Dei High School.
Abduall Sanders Jr. 2025 season outlook
It is likely an unknown as to how much time Sanders could see defensively this season.
As to why, that is because Alabama has three names cemented at the top of the depth chart at inside linebacker in Deontae Lawson, Justin Jefferson, and Nikhai Hill-Green, along with a few others, including Sanders, behind that trio. Because of this, playing time could be hard to come by for Sanders this fall, but the freshman could still be a special teams option, in addition to a reserve inside linebacker.
Overall, expect Sanders to see some action this season, but for the true freshman to likely be a depth option.
Abduall Sanders Jr. 2025 season prediction
2025 Prediction: 5 tackles
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