Stanford Football Recruiting: The Cardinal Go National

Stanford football recruiting is primed to have a big National Signing Day. The Cardinal have not let off the gas since David Shaw took over for Jim Harbaugh.

Stanford already boasts a loaded class, and it starts up front on the offensive line. Stanford recently landed a commitment from Joshua Garnett, one of the top guards in the country. Guard Brandon Fanaika of Pleasant Grove (Utah) is close to being ready to play immediately, should Stanford need him taking a Mormon mission and will not be able to play immediately. At 6’3” and 295 pounds, he has a powerful build, made for playing inside. Linemen Graham Shuler of Brentwood (Tenn.) and Nick Davidson of Eden Prairie (Minn.) are developmental types with a lot of athleticism and very encouraging frames. With time and coaching, both have a chance to be excellent players. Johnny Caspers of Glen Ellyn (Ill.) is also in the fold.

But with a visit to USC this weekend, the Trojans will have a shot to change the 6’7”, 275-pound tackle’s mind. And the Trojans will need to do a lot of work, as Murphy is very high on the Cardinal, having just visited The Farm last weekend, marking his fourth visit to Stanford.

Of course, Stanford can give him the same pitch, as the Cardinal is losing its left tackle as well.

Andrus Peat is one of the most sought-after offensive tackles in the country. Starring for Corona Del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.), he has collected more than 40 scholarship offers. At 6’7” and a lean 300 pounds, he is just scratching the surface of his potential. SB Nation caught up with Andrus Peat to discuss his time at the Under Armour All-America Game, recruitment, and his high school career.

How was the experience at the Under Armour All-America Game?

Stanford has beaten out Fiesta Bowl foe Oklahoma State for the commitment of Barry Sanders, son of the great Barry Sanders. Sanders stars for Heritage Hall (Oklahoma City). He held offers from Alabama, Florida State, Oklahoma State, Stanford, and 30 other BCS schools.

Sanders isn’t quite the player that his dad was, but he’s still pretty good. Arguably the top player in Oklahoma, Sanders is widely considered one of the best 15 running backs in the country.