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TCU's Zach Evans gives Deion Sanders head-coaching endorsement

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 11/12/21

Deion Sanders was released from the hospital this week after battling some health complications, and it might not be long before he has to respond to a new round of coaching rumors.

Sanders is reportedly being considered as a candidate for the TCU head coaching job . While he might not be TCU's top choice, at least one Horned Frogs star wants Coach Prime to lead the program. Running back Zach Evans took to Twitter on Friday with a very clear message.

We want @DeionSanders .

— Zach Evans (@Runzekerun01) November 12, 2021

If you notice, Evans said “we.” That would seemingly indicate that he is not the only TCU player who wants Sanders to be the Horned Frogs' next head coach.

The endorsement is noteworthy coming from Evans. The sophomore was a five-star recruit in 2020 and the highest-rated recruit TCU has ever landed. If hiring Sanders would help the Horned Frogs land more players such as Evans, it is something they have to seriously consider.

Sanders is in his second season as the head coach at Jackson State. He missed the Tigers' last three games while in the hospital. The 54-year-old was released on Wednesday and shared some info about the health issues.

Sonny Dykes, who has led SMU to a 7-2 record this season, is reportedly the top target for TCU. He was also said to be the top choice for Texas Tech after the Red Raiders fired head coach Matt Wells. Texas Tech then hired a different head coach this week. That could signal that Dykes is planning to take the TCU job. Either way, Sanders is someone to watch.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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