Brycen Sanders
Offensive Lineman, Class of 2023
Baylor School, Chattanooga, TN
6-5, 280

On Oct. 15, during the third quarter a game against Knoxville Catholic, class of 2023 Baylor School (Tenn.) offensive lineman Brycen Sanders felt a sharp pain in his gut. He headed to the sideline, where trainers initially thought the cause was a stomach illness.

But the pain wouldn’t subside. When Sanders went to the hospital a day later, he was diagnosed with appendicitis. His appendix had ruptured. The next day he had surgery to remove the appendix, and on Nov. 13 he returned to the lineup for Baylor’s playoff loss to Montgomery Bell (Tenn.).

The experience gave Sanders some perspective on caution, on listening to his body, and also how quickly his football career could end. As his recruitment picks up, he’s taking a more cautious approach as he also waits for more opportunities to take in-person visits.

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