Coach J.R. Sandlin

Assistant A.D. | General Manager @SMUFB
16 CFB Seasons | 153 Wins
2x National Champion | 7x Conference
Champion
#Recruiting101 #PonyUp

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

RECRUITs: Need a Highlight Reel Blueprint?

#Recruiting101

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

Teaching is not just about imparting knowledge…it's about nurturing potential and celebrating the moment when they soar on their own‼️🫡📈

[Jeremiah Wait @mrfootballwait]

Elite programs don’t just develop players — they develop people‼️

Another 2 former @SMUFB Specialists/GA’s moving onto full-time opportunities in football.

Huge shoutout to @KylieGreenFB & @NickFullerton00 — earned, not given 👏

That now makes 9 in the last 12 months...

At SMU, specialists aren’t just extra hands. They’re trusted, developed, challenged, and prepared for what’s next and elevate our program.

Our foundation matters. #PonyUp #MustangMovement

[SMU Football @SMUFB]

Road warriors.

[Jay Hartzell @JCHartzell]

I’ll take our guy, @Kevin8Jennings! ✌️

[CBS Sports College Football 🏈 @CBSSportsCFB]

.@BCrawford247 dropped his post-spring College Football Playoff predictions 👀

What would you change?

Full bowl projections 🔗 https://t.co/00SgLDGqcs

[Rhett Lashlee @rhettlashlee]

It’s that time of year again…Come to the best Camp in America, in the best city. @CityOfDallas @CityofUPTX @SMUFB

[Coach Nady @CoachNady]

DO NOT MISS THIS!!! @Kevin8Jennings

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

The mUStangs had an amazing official visit weekend on the hilltop with 10 prospects, 4 who were commits!

As we continue to build a strong foundation, the future is even brighter!

#PonyUp #SMUmUStangs

[Danny @coachdwes]

It went from “WHY NOT?” to “WHAT IF?”

That’s growth. That’s belief. That’s the moment the work starts turning into vision and when everything changes.

Doubt asks for permission. Vision starts creating possibilities. #MustangMovement #PonyUpStandard

[Adam Breneman @AdamBreneman81]

SMU GM J.R. Sandlin looks for five traits in every recruit.

These are the traits that drive their decisions and shape the roster ⬇️

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

The mUStangs had an amazing official visit weekend on the hilltop with 10 prospects, 4 who were commits!

As we continue to build a strong foundation, the future is even brighter!

#PonyUp #SMUmUStangs

[Adam Breneman @AdamBreneman81]

Most players rely on talent.

The ones who make it rely on work.

⬇️⬇️

[Adam Breneman @AdamBreneman81]

Do stars matter in recruiting?

SMU GM J.R. Sandlin said yes and no.

The biggest differentiator is the film. Here’s how he broke it down ⬇️

[Adam Breneman @AdamBreneman81]

SMU GM J.R. Sandlin believes every high school athlete should play multiple sports.

More sports builds more skills and more skills create better players.

This is how he breaks it down ⬇️

[Adam Breneman @AdamBreneman81]

SMU GM J.R. Sandlin has certain non-negotiable traits he looks for in recruiting.

Here’s what helps a player stand out in his eyes ⬇️

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

RECRUITs: Don't just watch college practices, LEARN from them!

#Recruiting101

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

RECRUITs: Don't just watch college practices, LEARN from them!

#Recruiting101

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

RECRUITs: Dreams don't PAUSE... PEOPLE DO!

#Recruiting101

[Zach @zacheinrichs]

He is driven. He is innovative. He is entertaining. He is…the most interesting man in college football @JR_Sandlin

[Coach J.R. Sandlin @JR_Sandlin]

RECRUITs: Dreams don't PAUSE... PEOPLE DO!

#Recruiting101

[Jonathan Lubic @jonathan_lubic]

As I’ve gotten to know JR, we’ve had multiple conversations about the changing NIL & transfer portal landscape.

His approach & process is a unique competitive advantage for SMU, it will lead to the program landing impact players that produce beyond expectation.