Florida Atlantic added a great name to its 2021 recruiting class Monday when ESPN 300 quarterback Shedeur Sanders announced his commitment to the Owls.
Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders, is the No. 8 pocket passer QB and No. 41 overall prospect in the class.
The Trinity Christian School 6-foot-2, 200-pound quarterback in Cedar Hill, Texas, is the first ESPN 300 recruit to choose FAU since ESPN began qualifying in 2009.
“I wanted to write my own legacy, FAU gave me the opportunity to do it! I trust the staff,” Shedeur Sanders told ESPN’s Gerry Hamilton in a text message. “(Owls coach) Willie Taggart was the first coach to offer me the opportunity to play at the next level.”
As a junior last season, Sanders threw for 3,477 yards, 47 touchdowns and four interceptions. He had 3,088 yards, 42 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his second season and has had his father as the offensive coordinator.
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– Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) July 13, 2020
Taggart signed his son, double-threat quarterback Willie Taggart Jr., in the 2020 class after the show failed to sign a quarterback in 2019. FAU signed three-star quarterback Cordel Littlejohn in 2018 and He has starter Chris Robison on the list for potentially two More seasons.
The coach is entering his first season in charge of Florida Atlantic after two losing seasons at Florida State.
After adding Sanders to the class, FAU has 18 total commitments, with Sanders as the only four stars.
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