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15 Student-Athletes Amir ABDUR-RAHMAN 87 • Wide Receiver Sophomore • 6-3 • 210 Atlanta, Ga. • Mays As a Freshman (2018) • 13 games played at wide receiver • One of 12 true freshmen to see action • First career start against Ole Miss • 27.0 yards/catch on four receptions • Career-long 52-yard catch vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl) • Two catches, including one for a 26-yard touchdown, in win over Tennessee • First career catch of 15 yards vs. Ole Miss The Abdur-Rahman File • Prepped at Mays (Ga.) • Three-star prospect • Team captain and team’s MVP as senior • Led prep team to 11-2 record and regional championship as senior • 35 receptions, 810 yards and 17 touchdowns as senior • 2017 all-state second team • 2017 all-region • Lettered in football, track and field, and swimming • Full name is Amir S. Abdur-Rahman • Son of Jamese Swinney and Shaheed Abdur-Rahman • Undeclared on a major RECEPTIONS G Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long Avg.G 2018 13 4 108 27.0 1 52 8.3 TOTAL 13 4 108 27.0 1 52 8.3 Feleti AFEMUI 17 • Linebacker Redshirt Sophomore • 6-3 • 240 Kahului, Hawaii • Maui As a Redshirt Freshman (2018) • 10 games played at inside linebacker • First collegiate tackle at Missouri • First career start vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl) As a Freshman (2017) • Did not see action The Afemui File • Two-year captain • Three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals • Team MVP as senior • Lettered in football and basketball • Multi-year starter at linebacker • 2016 Maui Interscholastic League Defensive Player of the Year • 2016 all-state • 2016 all-district • 61 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, three quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles as senior • High academic achiever • Son of Penisoni and Amelia Iolani Afemui • Two brothers, To'a and Mosese, one sister, Taiamoni • Enjoys basketball and volleyball • Majoring in human and organizational development TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack Int FF FR 2018 10 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 TOTAL 10 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 BJ ANDERSON 16 • Defensive Back Redshirt Freshman • 6-0 • 184 Andalusia, Ala. • Andalusia As a Freshman (2018) • Four games played in defensive secondary and special teams • One of 12 true freshmen to participate during the season • First collegiate appearance came in win at Arkansas The Anderson File • Prepped at Andalusia (Ala.) • Three-star prospect from Rivals and 247Sports • Lettered in football, basketball, track and field • Senior captain • Seven interceptions, 65 receptions, 1,297 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as senior • Led team to back-to-back regional titles in 2016-17 • 2017 all-state • 2017 all-region • National Honor Society • Full name is Bridges Dale Anderson Jr. • Born in Mobile, Ala. • Son of Victoria and Bridges Anderson • Both parents work in education • One older sister, Amber • Prep teammates with Vanderbilt’s Allan George and Will Clark

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AmirABDUR-RAHMAN87 • Wide ReceiverSophomore • 6-3 • 210Atlanta, Ga. • Mays

As a Freshman (2018)• 13 games played at wide receiver• One of 12 true freshmen to see action• First career start against Ole Miss• 27.0 yards/catch on four receptions• Career-long 52-yard catch vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)• Two catches, including one for a 26-yard touchdown, in win over Tennessee• First career catch of 15 yards vs. Ole Miss

The Abdur-Rahman File• Prepped at Mays (Ga.)• Three-star prospect • Team captain and team’s MVP as senior• Led prep team to 11-2 record and regional championship as senior• 35 receptions, 810 yards and 17 touchdowns as senior• 2017 all-state second team• 2017 all-region• Lettered in football, track and field, and swimming• Full name is Amir S. Abdur-Rahman• Son of Jamese Swinney and Shaheed Abdur-Rahman• Undeclared on a major

RECEPTIONS G Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long Avg.G2018 13 4 108 27.0 1 52 8.3TOTAL 13 4 108 27.0 1 52 8.3

FeletiAFEMUI17 • LinebackerRedshirt Sophomore • 6-3 • 240Kahului, Hawaii • Maui

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• 10 games played at inside linebacker• First collegiate tackle at Missouri• First career start vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Afemui File• Two-year captain • Three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals• Team MVP as senior• Lettered in football and basketball • Multi-year starter at linebacker• 2016 Maui Interscholastic League Defensive Player of the Year • 2016 all-state• 2016 all-district• 61 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, three quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles as senior • High academic achiever • Son of Penisoni and Amelia Iolani Afemui• Two brothers, To'a and Mosese, one sister, Taiamoni• Enjoys basketball and volleyball• Majoring in human and organizational development

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack Int FF FR2018 10 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0TOTAL 10 2 0 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0

BJANDERSON16 • Defensive BackRedshirt Freshman • 6-0 • 184Andalusia, Ala. • Andalusia

As a Freshman (2018)• Four games played in defensive secondary and special teams• One of 12 true freshmen to participate during the season• First collegiate appearance came in win at Arkansas

The Anderson File• Prepped at Andalusia (Ala.)• Three-star prospect from Rivals and 247Sports• Lettered in football, basketball, track and field• Senior captain• Seven interceptions, 65 receptions, 1,297 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as senior• Led team to back-to-back regional titles in 2016-17• 2017 all-state• 2017 all-region• National Honor Society• Full name is Bridges Dale Anderson Jr.• Born in Mobile, Ala.• Son of Victoria and Bridges Anderson • Both parents work in education• One older sister, Amber• Prep teammates with Vanderbilt’s Allan George and Will Clark

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ColinANDERSON18 • LinebackerRedshirt Sophomore • 6-2 • 228Florence, Ala. • Brooks

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• Eight games played at inside linebacker• Missed action during season due to foot injury• First collegiate start came in season-opening win over Middle Tennessee • Season-high three tackles, including 10-yard quarterback sack• Solo tackle at Kentucky

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Anderson File• Prepped at Brooks (Ala.)• Consensus three-star prospect• Senior captain• Multi-year letter winner in football, track and field• Two-year starter at linebacker for two-time north Alabama regional champions• Led team to 9-3 record and second round of 5A state playoffs as senior• 56 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, three quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles as senior• 78 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, four sacks as junior• Led Brooks to 11 wins and 4A state semifinals as a junior• 2016 all-region• 2015 all-state• 2015 regional defensive player of the year• 2014 all-county as sophomore at Fairhope (Ala.)• Standout sprinter on track team• High academic achiever• Full name is Colin Christopher Anderson• Son of Charlie and Jennifer Anderson • Father works in biotechnology sales• Two brothers, Quinn and Kael • Brother, Kael, played collegiately at Notre Dame• Grandfather is member of Grambling Basketball Hall of Fame• Majoring in communication of science and technology

BryceBAILEY78 • Offensive LineRedshirt Sophomore • 6-5 • 305Newburgh, Ind. • Castle

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 10 games played in offensive lineman-tight end role• First career start at Kentucky• Part of offense that amassed 467 total yards in regular season finale vs. Tennessee

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Bailey File • Prepped at Castle (Ind.)• Consensus three-star prospect • Three-year offensive line starter for south Indiana power• As senior captain, led Castle to 8-4 mark, sectional title and 5A state quarterfinals• 2016 all-state first team• 2016 all-metro • 25 domination blocks, 12 pancake blocks as senior • Two-time state finalist in shot put, with a PR of 50'8"• Four-year Student Council representative• Bryce Eric Bailey• Son of Dr. Jason and Heather Bailey • Both parents are educators• Younger sister, Lizzie • Interested in career in medicine• Traveled to Europe with service program as middle school student• Enjoys cooking• Majoring in medicine, health and society

Justin BALL84 • Tight EndFreshman • 6-6 • 230Glenn Dale, Md. • Gonzaga Prep

The Ball File• Prepped at Gonzaga (Washington D.C.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN.com and 247Sports• Team went 9-3 in 2018 and won conference title• 2018 all-conference second team• Full name is Justin Anthony Ball• Born in Washington D.C.• Son of Corey and Angela Ball • Father played football at Maryland• One brother, Cameron• Enjoys playing bass guitar and tuba

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Brayden

BAPST69 • Offensive LineFreshman • 6-6 • 260Washington, D.C. • St. John's College

The Bapst File• Prepped at St. Johns’ College (Washington D.C.) • Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• Team went 9-1 in 2018, ranked in top 25 by USA Today• Team went 9-1 in 2017 and won conference title• As senior, started tight end and played defensive end• 2018 USA Today All-Washington D.C.• 2018 all-metro • 2018 first-team all-conference• Lettered in football, basketball and lacrosse• Born in Northern Virginia• Son of Randy and Cindy Bapst • One brother, Tristan

GilBARKSDALE38 • Defensive BackSenior • 5-10 • 183Solon, Ohio • Solon

As a Junior (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll • Eight games played• Five tackles (two solo)

As a Sophomore (2017)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• Three games played

As a Freshman (2016)• Two games played

The Barksdale File • Prepped at Solon (Ohio)• Senior captain• Varsity letters in football and lacrosse • Led team to 8-4 record and state playoffs as a senior• 2015 all-region• Full name is Nicholas Gilbert Barksdale• Son of Edward and Michele Barksdale • Father is a pediatric surgeon• Two older brothers, Tres and Drew, and younger sister, Morgan• Majoring in medicine, health and society

Drew

BIRCHMEIER91 • Defensive LineRedshirt Junior • 6-4 • 295Midlothian, Va. • Cosby

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 13 games played • 12 starts • 31 tackles (14 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, four pass deflections and pair of forced fumbles• Career-high six tackles (one for loss) at Kentucky• Multiple tackles in 10 of 12 games • Three tackles and forced fumble against Florida• Three tackles vs. Georgia• Two tackles in win over Tennessee• Two tackles (one for loss) vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• Six games played• Missed opening month of season with injury• First collegiate start at South Carolina

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Birchmeier File• Prepped at Cosby (Va.)• Consensus three-star prospect • Varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball• Moved from tight end to offensive line as a senior • Led team from 0-3 start to eight-win season and 6A state quarterfinals• 2015 all-state• 2015 team offensive player of the year• 2015 all-metro• 2015 Virginia Prep All-Star Game • 2014 all-state• Honors student• Youth Services Citizens Board• Born in Michigan • Full name is Andrew John Birchmeier• Son of Mark and Lauren Birchmeier • Father played collegiately at Michigan State• Younger sister, Abigail, and younger brother, Aaron• Majoring in law, history and society

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack PD FF FR2018 13 14 17 31 3.0-6 0.0-0 4 2 02017 6 1 1 2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0TOTAL 19 15 18 33 3.0-6 0.0-0 4 2 0

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DevinBODDIE14 • Wide ReceiverFreshman • 5-11 • 175Memphis, Tenn. • Whitehaven

The Boddie File• Prepped at Whitehaven (Tenn.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 2,300 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns in career• 34 receptions, 577 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, leading 11-4 Whitehaven to 2018 Class 6A state title game• 743 rushing yards, 312 receiving yards and accounted for 18 touchdowns in 2017• Led team to 13-0 mark and 2017 Division II Class AA state title• 23 receptions for 306 yards and four touchdowns as sophomore • Led team to 2016 state title• 2018 Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic• 2018 all-state• Two-time all-region• Born in Shreveport, La. • Full name is Devin Kantrell Boddie• Son of Devin Boddie Sr. and Darlita McKeever• One brother, Jared, and five sisters, Jarmine, Timolyn, Taylor, Teagan and Yara

C.J.BOLAR83 • Wide ReceiverSophomore • 6-1 • 190Purvis, Miss. • Purvis

As a Freshman (2018)• 13 games played • Eight starts• Among 12 true freshmen to receive playing time during the season• 34 receptions • Third on team, tied for fourth all-time by Vanderbilt freshman• 440 receiving yards and two touchdown catches • Touchdown catches came in SEC play against Kentucky and Ole Miss• First collegiate start against South Carolina• SEC Freshman of the Week following win over Tennessee • Career-high 93 receiving yards on six catches • Five of six catches resulted in first downs• Season-high seven catches vs. Tennessee State• Season-long 49-yard reception at Kentucky• Three catches for 43 yards, 24-yard rush vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl) The Bolar File• Prepped at Purvis (Miss.)• Consensus three-star prospect• 45 receptions, 896 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns as senior• Two-time all-state • Three-time all-district• Two-time all-area• Led team to 2015 district title • Four-time honor roll member• School’s Martin Luther King Jr. Award recipient• Full name is Cornelius Jayvon Bolar• Son of Nellisha and Desmond Bolar • Mother played basketball at Southern Miss • Father played football at Pearl River• Two younger siblings: brother, Desmond Jr., and sister, Noa

RECEPTIONS G Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long Avg.G2018 13 34 440 12.9 2 49 33.8 TOTAL 13 34 440 12.9 2 49 33.8

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JamesBOSTIC81 • Wide ReceiverRedshirt Sophomore • 6-3 • 212Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Cardinal Gibbons

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• Six games played • Collegiate debut at Notre Dame

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Bostic File• Prepped at Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.)• Three-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports• Varsity letters in football and basketball• Senior co-captain• 26 receptions, 415 receiving yards, seven touchdowns as senior• Led team to 9-2 mark and 5A state playoffs as a senior• 2016 all-county• 2016 Broward-Dade All-Star Game• Full name is James Edward Bostic III• Son of James Bostic Jr. and Terri Grant • Father played at Auburn and professionally in the NFL • Rushed for 1,205 yards in 1993 at Auburn• Prep classmate of Vanderbilt defensive back Randall Haynie• Enjoys recreation basketball• Majoring in medicine, health and society

JackBOWEN12 • QuarterbackSophomore • 5-11 • 190Grand Rapids, Mich. • Catholic Central

As a Freshman (2018) • Did not see action

The Bowen File • Prepped at Catholic Central (Mich.)• Team captain in football and hockey• 27-1 as starting quarterback• Passed for over 4,000 yards and 50 touchdown passes as a prep• Led team to back-to-back 4A state championships• 2017 all-state• 2017 all-conference• Academic All-State recipient • Born in Grand Rapids, Mich.• Son of Dan and Sherry Bowen• Two sisters, Alex and Annalise, and a brother, Joe • Brother serves as a defensive analyst at Florida State• Enjoys golf and hockey• Majoring in human and organizational development

BenBRESNAHAN86 • Tight EndRedshirt Freshman • 6-4 • 245Cumming, Ga. • West Forsyth

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action The Bresnahan File• Prepped at West Forsyth (Ga.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• Varsity letters in football, baseball, track and field• 742 receiving yards and 10 total touchdowns as senior tight end• 2017 all-region • 2016 all-region• 2015 all-region• National Honor Society member• Full name is Benjamin Connor Bresnahan• Born in Atlanta• Son of Sally and Brian Bresnahan• One sister, Meredith• Majoring in medicine, health and society

KeyonBROOKS21 • Running BackFreshman • 6-1 • 205Powder Springs, Ga. • Kennesaw Mountain

The Brooks File• Prepped at Kennesaw Mountain (Ga.)• Consensus three-star prospect• 3,659 rushing yards and 36 total touchdowns in four-year varsity career• 1,568 rushing yards, 21 touchdowns scored as senior• Cobb County-leading 1,515 yards and 12 touchdowns as junior• 493 all-purpose yards (331 rushing and 162 receiving)• Scored five touchdowns in performance against Lassiter as senior• 2018 all-region first team• 2017 Cobb County Back of the Year• 2017 all-region first team• Varsity letters in football, track and field, basketball• Born in New Orleans• Full name is Keyon Marcel Brooks• Son of Carey Henry and Kiana Brooks Henry

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AlexBROWN52 • LinebackerSophomore • 6-2 • 235San Antonio, Texas • Claudia T. Johnson

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Brown File • Prepped at Claudia Taylor Johnson (Texas)• Varsity letters in football, track and field• 52 tackles and eight sacks as senior• Led team to district title as a senior• 2017 all-area first team• 2017 all-district• High academic achiever• Born in Wichita Falls, Texas • Son of William and Marilyn Brown • Father a lawyer and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel • Mother is a pediatrician• Older brother, William, and a younger sister, Ashley• Eagle scout• Enjoys chess and travel• Majoring in biology

JonahBUCHANAN61 • Offensive LineRedshirt Sophomore • 6-4 • 285Honolulu, Hawaii • Iolani

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• Did not see action

As a Freshman (2017)• SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll• Did not see action

The Buchanan File• Prepped at Iolani (Hawaii)• Varsity letters in football, basketball, track and field• Senior captain• Two-year starter on defensive line• 39 tackles, three sacks and three fumble recoveries as senior• 2016 all-conference • 2015 all-conference• Led Iolani to turnaround from seven conference losses to state finals appearance• Member of Latin Honor Society• Born in Honolulu• Son of Phillip and Marijo Buchanan • Father is a law enforcement officer• Older brother, Joshua, younger sister, Maya• Enjoys hiking, ping pong, golf, robotics and hanging out at the beach• Majoring in computer science and mathematics

WillCLARK44 • Running BackSophomore • 6-0 • 228Andalusia, Ala. • Andalusia

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Clark File• Prepped at Andalusia (Ala.)• Lettered in football and baseball• Two-year starter at defensive end • Amassed 161 tackles, 17.5 quarterback sacks in career• Led Andalusia to three straight 4A state semifinal appearances• 2017 all-area• Helped baseball team to 2018 4A state championship• Full name is William Gordon Clark III• Son of Buddy Clark and Cavelle Jones• Prepped with Commodore cornerbacks Allan George and BJ Anderson

ColeCLEMENS74 • Offensive LineJunior • 6-6 • 320South Jordan, Utah • Bingham

As a Sophomore (2018)• 13 games played • Over 90% of offensive snaps• 12 games started • Eight at left guard, four at right guard • Part of offensive line that helped Ke’Shawn Vaughn become the sixth Commodore to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards• Part of offensive front that allowed just 1.7 sacks/game (sixth in SEC) and average 411.2 yards/game (most by Vanderbilt unit since mid-1970s)

As a Freshman (2017)• Five games played • Only true freshman to appear on offensive line• Offensive tackle in short-yardage power alignments

The Clemens File • Prepped at powerful Bingham (Utah)• Lettered in football, track and field, baseball• Multi-year captain• Three-year starter on offensive line• 30 knockdown blocks as senior tackle• Led team to back-to-back state championships (2015-16) • Led team to Florida’s GEICO State Champions Bowl• Three-time all-state• Three-time all-region• Full name is Cole Robert Clemens • Son of Robert and Julie Clemens• One sister, Taylor• Enjoys snow skiing• Majoring in economics

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Nate CLIFTON96 • Defensive LineFreshman • 6-5 • 260La Vergne, Tenn. • Brentwood Academy

The Clifton File• Prepped at Brentwood Academy (Tenn.)• Three-star prospect by 247Sports• Two-way linemen • Led team to three straight Division II Class AAA state titles• Nine sacks, 14 tackles for loss, as a senior co-captain • Junior starter at center, leading team to 38.3 points/game• 2018 all-region• 2018 all-county• 2018 all-midstate• Varsity basketball performer• Full name is Nathan Isaiah Clifton• Son of Natasha Clifton• One brother, Nehemiah• Prep teammates with Vanderbilt wide receiver Cam Johnson, tight end Gavin Schoenwald and punter Harrison Smith

DevinCOCHRAN77 • Offensive LineRedshirt Junior • 6-7 • 318Norcross, Ga. • Greater Atlanta Christian

As a Redshirt Junior (2019)• Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC fourth team• Phil Steele preseason All-SEC third team• Lindy’s preseason All-SEC second team

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 13 games played • Over 96% of offensive snaps• 13 games started• 18 pancake blocks, 20 domination blocks• Opened holes for Ke’Shawn Vaughn to rush for 1,244 yards, second-highest season total in team history • Helped unit to 411.8 offensive yards/game, most since 1974

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• 10 games played• 10 games started• Part of offensive line that allowed only 19 sacks • 13 less than previous season

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Cochran File• Prepped at Greater Atlanta Christian (Ga.)• Consensus three-star prospect • Lettered in football, track and field• Two-year starter at offensive tackle• Over 50 pancake blocks as senior• Led team to 12-2 record and Class AA state semifinals • Did not allow single quarterback sack as a senior• 2015 AJC All-State first team• 2015 GSWA All-State first team• 2015 all-county first team• Led team to 14-1 record and Class AA state title game as junior• Elite Junior Classic participant• High academic achiever• Born in Atlanta• Full name is Andrew Devin Cochran • Son of Jerome Jackson and Emmie Cochran-Jackson • Mother is a professor at Middle Georgia State• Two brothers, Brandon and Arman• Enjoys basketball• Plays bass and piano• Majoring in human and organizational development

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TurnerCOCKRELLSept. 30, 1997 - Nov. 29, 201882 • Tight EndAcworth, Ga. • Allatoona

As a Junior (2018) • After battling a melanoma diagnosis for more than a year, Cockrell passed away from the illness• Cockrell’s fight served as an inspiration to the Commodores, particularly late in the year with the they won three of their final four games to reach the Texas Bowl• Cockrell participated in offseason conditioning but missed the regular season after receiving a second diagnosis in the spring• Head coach Derek Mason acknowledged Cockrell’s importance to the team in early September, awarding him the game ball after the Commodores’ season-opening victory over Middle Tennessee

As a Sophomore (2017)• Did not see action

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Cockrell File• Prepped at Allatoona (Ga.)• Lettered in football and lacrosse• Two-year starter for one of Georgia’s top teams • Started at tight end for run-oriented attack• As senior, led team to 14-1 mark and state title, the first in school history • 25.3 yards/catch and three touchdowns as senior• Set school record with 93-yard touchdown reception in state semifinals • 2015 all-state • 2015 all-county • Led 14-1 squad as a junior that lost in AAAAA championship game• Full name Turner James Cockrell• Son of Randy and Noelle Cockrell • Father is a federal criminal investigator, mother is an instructor at Allatoona • Father played linebacker at Virginia Tech • Two siblings: brother, Parker, and sister, Katheryn

Camden COLEMAN42 • SafetySophomore • 6-2 • 202Champaign, Ill. • University Laboratory

The Coleman File• Prepped at University Laboratory (Ill.)• Joined Vanderbilt football team as walk-on prospect in February 2019• Participated in track and basketball as prep athlete• Three-time USATF National Junior Olympics qualifier as sprinter • National Honor Society member• Camden Maclyndon Coleman• Born and raised in Bloomington, Illinois• Son of Barrington and Cynthia Haymon Coleman • Both parents are former professional opera singers who teach voice lessons• One brother, Crofton

Pierson COOKE37 • PunterSophomore • 6-0 • 200Detroit, Mich. • Cranbrook-Kingswood

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Cooke File• Prepped at Cranbrook-Kingswood (Mich.)• 13th top senior punter by Kohl’s Kicking Camp• Two-year punter-kicker for prep team• 9-of-12 on field goals as senior• Made four field goals beyond 40 yards• 2017 all-state• 2017 all-conference• Invited to 2017 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl• Full name is Pierson William Cooke• Born in Detroit, Mich.• Son of Brian and Dawn Cooke• Older sister, Laurel, and younger brother, Sterling

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FrankCOPPET2 • SafetyRedshirt Junior • 5-11 • 192Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • St. Thomas Aquinas

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• 12 games played • Six games started • 30 tackles (24 solo), one quarterback hurry, one forced fumble• Three interceptions • Second among Commodores, tied for sixth in the SEC• At least two tackles in seven games• Career-high six solo tackles at Missouri• Forced fumble, four tackles in overtime win against Ole Miss• Interception vs. Tennessee sealed Commodore victory• Five tackles vs. Georgia• Four solo stops, first collegiate interception vs. Middle Tennessee

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• Four games played• First collegiate action against Western Kentucky

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Coppet File • Prepped at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)• Consensus three-star prospect• Senior captain• 96 tackles (37 solo), four interceptions as a senior• Led school to 13-1 record and 2015 7A state title• 2015 7A all-state • Led team to 2014 state championship• Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game invitee• Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.• Full name is Frank Jerrard Coppet• Son of Frank Coppet and Trakel Lyas• One brother, Fred Jr., and three sisters, Chelsea, Chambre and Chassity • Brother was standout running back at Bowling Green• Enjoys fishing• Attended same high school as Vanderbilt’s Dontye Carriere-Williams, Tyler Steen, Grant Miller, Julian Hernandez and Lashawn Paulino-Bell• Majoring in medicine, health and society

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Int PD FF FR2018 13 24 6 30 0.5-1 3-15 3 1 02017 4 2 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0TOTAL 17 26 6 32 0.5-1 3-15 3 1 0

TaeDALEY3 • SafetyJunior • 6-0 • 202Warner Robins, Ga. • Northside

As a Sophomore (2018)• 13 games played• Eight games started• 45 tackles (35 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss and three defensed passes• Multiple tackles in 12 games• Career-highs seven tackles (six solo) against Ole Miss• Career-high two tackles for loss against Florida • Five-tackle against Middle Tennessee and Missouri• Four tackles, pass defended vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Freshman (2017) • 11 games played

The Daley File • Prepped at Northside (Ga.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 13 interceptions, 20 defensed passes and more than 200 career tackles• 84 tackles, five interceptions, eight passes defended and four forced fumbles as senior• Led team to 11-3 record and 6A state semifinals as a senior• Led team to 5A state title as a sophomore• 2016 all-state• 2016 all-region • All-state soccer performer• Born in Miami• Full name is O’montae Devondre Daley • Son of Tameka Laurama • Two brothers, Brandon and Darious • Brother, Darious, plays in the Canadian Football League• Majoring in sociology

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Int PD FF FR2018 13 35 10 45 5.5-14 0-0 1 0 02017 11 4 1 5 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0TOTAL 24 39 11 50 5.5-14 0-0 0 0 0

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DaevionDAVIS55 • Defensive TackleFreshman • 6-2 • 300Madison, Ala. • James Clemens

The Davis File• Prepped at James Clemens (Ala.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 250 tackles (42 for loss), 19 sacks and six forced fumbles during prep career• 87 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles as a senior• 104 tackles, 12 sacks and three forced fumbles as a junior• Led team to 7-4 record and 7A state playoff appearance in 2018• 2017 7A Lineman of the Year finalist• 2017 all-state first team• 2018 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game• Varsity letters in basketball and track and field• Born in Huntsville, Ala.• Full name is Daevion Kyle Davis• Son of Earl Davis and Amanda Davis• One brother, Dylan

DanDAWKINS72 • Offensive LineRedshirt Freshman • 6-3 • 305Staten Island, N.Y. • The Peddie School

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Dawkins File • Prepped at The Peddie School (N.J.)• Four-star prospect by Rivals and ESPN • Nation’s third-best center by Rivals, eighth-best by ESPN• Captain of football and wrestling teams• Varsity letters in football, baseball and wrestling• Led program to league title• Led program to back-to-back Big 3 Trophy wins• 2017 all-conference• 2016 all-conference• Born in Staten Island, N.Y.• Full name is Daniel James Dawkins Jr.• Son of Dan and Donna Dawkins• Two older sisters, Dakota and Hunter• Prep teammate of Commodore quarterback Allan Walters

JoelDeCOURSEY85 • Tight EndFreshman • 6-4 • 255Zionsville, Ind. • Zionsville Community

The DeCoursey File• Prepped at Zionsville Community (Ind.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 26 receptions for 261 yards and two touchdowns as a senior• 2018 All-Indiana Super Team• 2018 all-region• Full name is Joel Thomas DeCoursey• Son of Matt and Ginger DeCoursey • Mother and father swam in college• Born in Indianapolis• Two brothers (Kyle and Bennett) and three sisters (Gretta, Charlotte and Gwen)• Indiana Scholar-Athlete recipient

Brayden

DEVAULT-SMITH12 • Linebacker Redshirt Sophomore • 6-3 • 230Nashville, Tenn. • Pearl-Cohn

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• 13 games played • First collegiate start vs. Nevada• Eight tackles (four solo) • Career-high four tackles vs. Nevada As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The DeVault-Smith File• Member of Pearl-Cohn (Tenn.) varsity team • Attended Nashville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet School• 2016 Hume Award finalist (Metro Nashville’s top student-athlete)• Senior captain• 155 tackles (26 for loss) three forced fumbles as senior• Led team to 12-2 record and 4A state finals appearance as a senior• 2016 region defensive MVP• 2016 all-state• 2016 Tennessee East-West All-Star Classic• Full name is Brayden Edward Wright DeVault-Smith• Born in Nashville• Son of Mary DeVault and the late Derrick Smith • Mother is infection prevention nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center• Younger sister, Amani• Majoring in sociology

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TréDOUGLAS20 • Defensive BackRedshirt Freshman • 6-2 • 202McDonough, Ga. • Eagle Landing Christian

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action The Douglas File • Prepped at Eagle Landing Christian (Ga.)• Varsity letters in football and baseball• ESPN 300 recruit• Four-star prospect by ESPN• Three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals• 48 tackles, four interceptions as senior• Led team to 14-0 record and third straight state title as a senior• Team won 36 consecutive games (2015-17)• 2017 all-state• 2017 all-region• 2016 all-region• Two-time all-state selection in baseball • Full name is Melvin Douglas III• Born in Stockbridge, Ga.• Son of Jennifer M. and Melvin Douglas Jr.• Two older sisters, Valida and Megan • Sister, Megan, is a track and field student-athlete at Kennesaw State

ZachDREVNO49 • Long SnapperSophomore • 6-0 • 220Saline, Mich. • Saline

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Drevno File• Prepped at Saline (Mich.)• Varsity letters in football, lacrosse, track and field, basketball• 2017 all-conference• 2916 all-conference• Honors student• Born in San Jose, Calif.• Son of Tim and Shannon Drevno • Father serves on coaching staff at Southern California• Two siblings, McKenna and Baylee• Enjoys fishing• Majoring in human and organizational development

StoneEDWARDS99 • Defensive EndRedshirt Sophomore • 6-5 • 270Hillsborough, N.C. • Orange

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• 12 games played• Seven tackles (five solo), one tackle for loss, one quarterback sack

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Edwards File• Prepped at Orange (N.C.)• Three-star prospect• Senior captain• Varsity letters in football and wrestling• 67 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 15 sacks as senior• Led team to 12-1 record and first undefeated regular season in school history as a senior• 2016 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game• 2016 all-state first team• 2016 all-region• Full name is Stone Carter Edwards• Son of Lloyd Edwards and Lori-Carter Edwards • Mother is an epidemiologist • Father is a bio-statistician• Older brother, Kalimba, played seven years as defensive end in NFL• Enjoys computational mechanics and playing video games• Majoring in psychology

DonaldFITZGERALD71 • Offensive LineFreshman • 6-8 • 300Nashville, Tenn. • Hillsboro

The Fitzgerald File• Prepped at Hillsboro (Tenn.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports • Played only season of high school football• Led team to 9-4 record and 2018 state quarterfinal appearance• 2018 Class 6-5A all-region • 2018 all-city• Varsity letters in basketball• Full name is Donald Odimegwu Fitzgerald• Born in Lagos, Nigeria• Son of Boniface and Esther Odimegwu• Adopted son of Maurice and Cynthia Fitzgerald• Four brothers (Tochukwu, Nonso, Marcus and Maurice Jr.) and three sisters (Ify, Amara and Chiamaka) in blended family• Enjoys watching science documentaries and listening to Ted Talks

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AllanGEORGE28 • CornerbackRedshirt Sophomore • 6-1 • 185Andalusia, Ala. • Andalusia

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• 12 games played • Three games started• 33 tackles (25 solo), one forced fumble, one interception• Five solo tackles in victories over Middle Tennessee and Ole Miss

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The George File• Prepped at Andalusia (Ala.)• Three-star prospect by Scout• Varsity letters in football and basketball• Seven interceptions, nine passes defended, 49 tackles as senior• Led team to 12-2 record and 2016 Alabama 4A state semifinals• Two punts, one interception returned for touchdowns as a senior• 2016 all-state first team• 2016 all-region• Four-year starting guard in basketball• Full name is Darian Allan George• Son of Daryl and Angela George• Older brother, Daryl Jr., older sister, Adrianna• Majoring in medicine, health and society

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Int PD FF FR2018 12 25 8 33 3.5-16 1-19 5 1 0TOTAL 12 25 8 33 3.5-16 1-19 5 1 0

RowanGODWIN53 • Offensive LineGraduate Student • 6-4 • 305Dothan, Ala. • Providence Christian

As a Junior at South Alabama (2018) • 12 games played• Six starts at right guard• Academic All-America second team• Majored in criminal justice

As a Sophomore at South Alabama (2017) • Did not play

The Godwin File• Prepped at Providence Christian (Ala.)• Working toward master’s of science in medicine, health and society • Spent 2017-18 seasons playing at South Alabama• Attended United States Military Academy in 2016 • Did not see action as West Point freshman• Led prep team to pair of 2A state playoff appearances• Born in Dothan, Ala. • Full name is Hunter Rowan Godwin• Son of Joe and Patricia Godwin• Enjoys fishing and hunt

RyleyGUAY98 • KickerSenior • 5-10 • 191Napier, Ill. • Benet Academy

As a Junior (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll • Primary placekicker and kickoff specialist • 13-of-22 field goal attempts • Made 53-yarder against Florida, fifth longest in team history • 47-of-47 extra point attempts• Opponents returned less than 25 percent of 63 kickoffs

As a Sophomore (2017)• SEC Academic Honor Roll • Four games played

As a Freshman (2016)• SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll • Did not see action

The Guay File• Prepped at Benet Academy (Ill.)• Varsity letters in football and soccer• Career-long field goal of 51 yards• Led soccer team to conference championship • Son of Bruce and Jackie Guay • Both parents are medical physicians • Father played hockey at Notre Dame• Fraternal twin brother, Joey, attends Dayton• Two younger sisters, Aimee and Annie• Uncle, Paul Guay, played in the NHL, member of 1984 U.S. Olympic hockey team• Majoring in biochemistry and chemical biology

FIELD GOALS G FGM-FGA % 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LG PAT2018 13 13-22 59.1 4-7 4-5 4-9 1-1 53 47-472017 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-12016 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 19 13-22 59.1 4-7 4-5 4-9 1-1 53 48-48

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ElijahHAMILTON15 • CornerbackRedshirt Junior • 6-1 • 205Roswell, Ga. • Blessed Trinity Catholic

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• 13 games played• Solo tackles against Nevada and South Carolina

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• Seven games played• Career debut in season-opening win at Middle Tennessee

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Hamilton File • Prepped at Blessed Trinity Catholic (Ga.)• Consensus three-star prospect• Varsity letters in football, track and field• 47 tackles (34 solo), four interceptions, six passes defended as senior• 48 tackles, six touchdowns as a junior• Led team to 13-1 record and AAA state title game as a senior• 2015 all-state honorable mention• 2015 all-region• 2015 team defensive MVP• Full name is Elijah Jordan Hamilton• Son of Ruffin and Dena Hamilton • Father enjoyed six-year career in the NFL, playing linebacker for Green Bay and Atlanta• One younger brother, Jackson• Enjoys music, plays drums • Majoring in medicine, health and society

BrendonHARRIS13 • SafetyRedshirt Freshman • 6-1 • 208Chattanooga, Tenn. • Baylor School

As a Freshman (2018)• Four games played• One of 12 true freshmen to see action for the Commodores

The Harris File• Prepped at Baylor School (Tenn.)• Four-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports• Ranked in ESPN 300• Varsity letters in football, basketball and track• Team captain as senior• 78 tackles, 890 rushing yards, 14 touchdowns as senior• 2017 Division II Mr. Football semifinalist• 2017 all-state• 2017 all-region• Born in Chattanooga, Tenn.• Son of Felicia and Dayton Harris• One older sister, Taylor

Justin HARRIS11 • Defensive BackFreshman • 6-1 • 180Attalla, Ala. • Etowah

The Harris File• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• Alabama’s 29th-best recruit by 247Sports• Prepped at Etowah (Ala.)• 104 tackles, 11 interceptions, three forced fumbles and 27 passes defended during varsity career• Three-time all-region• Two-time all-area• Led team to 12-1 record as a senior• Led team to 13-2 record as a junior• Blue-Grey All-American Game invitee• Varsity letters in football, basketball, track and field• Full name is Justin Tyler Harris• Born in Gadsden, Ala.• Son of Eddie and LaKiesha Harris • Father played football and Jacksonville State and Delta State• Two brothers, Eric and Kyson• Student government vice president

JaydenHARRISON88 • Wide ReceiverFreshman • 5-10 • 192Nashville, Tenn. • Pearl-Cohn

The Harrison File• Prepped at Pearl-Cohn (Tenn.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 120 catches, 1,864 receiving yards, 2009 all-purpose yards and 24 career touchdowns • 45 receptions, 685 receiving yards and nine touchdowns as a senior• 2018 Tennessean’s Dandy Dozen • 2018 Region 5-3A all-region• 2017 all-city• 2016 all-city• Varsity letters as guard in basketball• Finalist for Metro Nashville’s prestigious William E. Hume Award• 200-meter city champion, member of state-winning 4x100-meter relay• Born in Pontiac, Mich.• Full name is Jayden Devon Harrison• Son of John and Kimberly Harrison• Three brothers (Jody Jr., Kendall and Anrae)

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MoHASAN4 • QuarterbackRedshirt Junior • 6-3 • 205Miami, Fla. • Dillard

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• Five games played • 4-of-6 passing for 38 yards, 45 yards rushing on seven attempts• 26 rushing yards and one completion against South Carolina

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• Five games played at Coffeyville (Kansas)• 71-of-132 passing for 996 yards and four touchdowns

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action as a member of Syracuse’s program

The Hasan File• Prepped at Dillard (Fla.)• Three-star prospect • 2,520 passing yards and 19 touchdowns as senior• 2015 all-county• 2015 Broward County All-Star Game• Full name is Anthony Mohammad Hasan• Son of Muriel Iwanowski and Anthony Hasan • Father ran track at Florida• Three brothers -- Lucas, Dean and Gabriel -- and a sister, Zara• Helped organize Second Spoon non-profit to help feed homeless in Nashville and hometown in South Florida• Double major in economics and history

RandallHAYNIE4 • CornerbackRedshirt Sophomore • 6-0 • 185Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Cardinal Gibbons

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• 13 games played • 15 tackles (13 solo), one interception and four passes defended• First career start at Missouri• Fourth-quarter interception vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)• Four solo tackles and three passes defended in win over Ole Miss• Multiple tackles against Notre Dame, Florida and Tennessee State

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Haynie File • Prepped at Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.)• Four-star athlete by Scout, three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• Varsity letters in football, track and field• Senior captain• 43 tackles, nine defensed passes, forced two fumbles and two blocked punts as senior• Led team to 9-2 record and second round of 5A playoffs as senior• 2016 all-county • 2016 Blue-Grey All-American Game• Full name is Randall Walter Haynie• Son of Walter and Daphne Haynie • Father played football at Columbia • Two brothers, Ryan and Richard• Prep teammate of Vanderbilt wide receiver James Bostic• Majoring in sociology

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Int PD FF FR2018 13 13 2 15 0.0-0 1-0 5 0 0TOTAL 13 13 2 15 0.0-0 1-0 5 0 0

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KennyHEBERT21 • Outside LinebackerRedshirt Junior • 6-4 • 232New Orleans, La. • Holy Cross

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• 13 games played • 14 tackles (10 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 quarterback sacks• Two sacks in season-opening win over Middle Tennessee• One sack vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• Four games played• First collegiate action came at Florida

As a Freshman (2016)• SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll• Did not see action

The Hebert File • Prepped at Holy Cross (La.)• Varsity letters in football, track and field• Team captain and defensive MVP as senior• 47 tackles, five quarterback sacks, 13 tackles for loss as senior• 36 tackles as junior• Led team to state Division I playoffs as senior• 2015 all-state honorable mention• 2015 all-metro and all-district• Honors student• Full name is Kenneth Phillip Hebert Jr.• Born and raised in New Orleans• Son of Kenneth and Andie Hebert• Younger brother, Savoi• Majoring in sociology

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sacks QH FF FR2018 13 10 4 14 5.0-21 4.0-20 1 1 1 2017 4 0 1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 TOTAL 17 10 5 15 5.0-21 4.0-20 1 1 1

JulianHERNANDEZ62 • Offensive LineFreshman • 6-4 • 295Davie, Fla. • St. Thomas Aquinas

The Hernandez File• Prepped at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports• Two-time all-area first team• Led team to 25-5 record over final two prep seasons• Team averaged 45.5 points/game during senior season• Full name is Julian Michael Hernandez• Born in Miami• Son of Julio Hernandez and Michele Santos• One sister, Olivia• Played baseball before pursuing football career• Attended same high school as Vanderbilt’s Dontye Carriere-Williams, Frank Coppet, Tyler Steen, Grant Miller, Julian Hernandez and Lashawn Paulino-Bell

ChristianJAMES44 • Defensive EndFreshman • 6-5 • 255Memphis, Tenn. • Christian Brothers

The James File• Prepped at Christian Brothers (Tenn.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 30 sacks during three-year varsity career• 2018 Tennessee Football Coaches Association all-state• 2018 Commercial Appeal all-metro• 2018 AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game• Full name is Christian George James• Born in Germantown, Tenn.• Son of Bill and Shelia James• One sister, Alexandra• Enjoys piloting airplanes

DashaunJERKINS33 • SafetyRedshirt Freshman • 6-0 • 190Woodbridge, Va. • Woodbridge

As a Freshman (2018)• Two games played• One of 12 true freshman to see action

The Jerkins File• Prepped at Woodbridge (Va.)• Led team to 12-2 record and region championship in 2017• 2017 all-state first team• 85 tackles, four interceptions, five defensed passes as senior defensive back• 46 receptions, 509 yards and 11 touchdown as senior receiver• Full name is Deshaun Maurice Jerkins• Born and raised in Woodbridge, Va.• Son of Latonya Jerkins• Two younger brothers, Dalacey and Ayden, and two older sisters, Daja and Catiana

GabeJEUDY6 • Defensive BackFreshman • 6-1 • 180Charlotte, N.C. • Ardrey Kell

The Jeudy File• Prepped at Ardrey Kell (N.C.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 103 solo tackles, three interceptions, 23.7 yards/kick return during prep career• 59 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior• Full name is Gabriel V. Jeudy• Born in New York City• Son of Thomas Lally and Alla Lally• Three sisters (Amanda, DeDe and Elina) and one brother (Gianny)• Academic all-state first team• National Honor Society

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CamJOHNSON7 • Wide ReceiverRedshirt Freshman • 6-0 • 190Brentwood, Tenn. • Brentwood Academy

As a Freshman (2018)• Four games played • One of 12 true freshmen to see action• Four receptions, 45 receiving yards before suffering season-ending injury• Two catches, 26 yards in win over Nevada

The Johnson File• Prepped at Brentwood Academy (Tenn.)• Consensus four-star prospect• ESPN Top 300 prospect• Varsity letters in football, basketball and track • 13 state titles (team and individual)• Led football team to three straight state Division II crowns• Led football team to 12-0 record as senior• 48 catches, 803 yards, nine touchdown catches, two punt returns for touchdowns as senior• Four-time all-state• Four-time all-region• Led school capture four consecutive basketball and track state titles• Born in Henderson, Ky.• Full name is Camron Blais Johnson• Son of Ashley Fox and DJ Johnson• Two younger sisters, De’Asia and De’Ja• Prep teammate of three Commodores -- tight end Gavin Schoenwald, punter Harrison Smith and defensive lineman Nate Clifton

RECEPTIONS G Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long Avg.G2018 4 4 45 11.2 0 14 11.2TOTAL 4 4 45 11.2 0 14 11.2

BradenKOPPTight EndRedshirt Junior • 6-5 • 270Houston, Texas • Houston Christian

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• All-SEC Academic Honor Roll• Seven games played

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• All-SEC Academic Honor Roll• Did not see action

As a Freshman (2016)• SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll• Did not see action

The Kopp File• Prepped at Houston Christian Academy (Texas)• Two-year varsity letter winner• All-region as a senior• Two-time basketball captain, school’s all-time leading rebounder • Born in Houston• Full name is William Braden Kopp• Son of Will and Deborah Kopp • Father played tennis at Chattanooga• Grandfather played football at Cincinnati• Three younger brothers: Miller, Anderson and Maddox• Majoring in in law, history and society

MalikLANGHAM35 • Defensive LineRedshirt Freshman • 6-5 • 285Huntsville, Ala. • Lee

As a Freshman at Florida (2018)• Two games played• One tackle

The Langham File• Prepped at Lee-Huntsville (Alabama)• Enrolled at Vanderbilt in June 2019• Four-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports • Nation’s 14th-best strong-side defensive end by 247Sports• Three-year starter on defensive line• 104 tackles, 11 sacks in 2018, leading Lee to 5A state playoffs• 2018 all-state first team• Tw-time all-region• Four-year letter winner in basketball• Full name is Malik D’Angelo Langham• Born and raised in Huntsville• Son of Robert and Vauletta Langham• Two siblings -- brother, Robert Jr., and sister, Maya • Sister plays basketball at Gadsden (Ala.) State

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KalijaLIPSCOMB16 • Wide ReceiverSenior • 6-1 • 201New Orleans, La. • Jesuit

As a Senior (2019)• Preseason watch list or Biletnikoff Award• Coaches Preseason All-SEC first team• Media Days Preseason All-SEC second team• Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC first team• Phil Steele preseason All-SEC first team• Lindy’s preseason All-SEC first team• 151 catches through three seasons • Sixth all-time at Vanderbilt• 1,845 receiving yards through three seasons • Ninth all-time at Vanderbilt• 19 touchdown catches through three seasons • Fifth all-time at Vanderbilt

As a Junior (2018)• 13 games played• 12 starts • SEC-best 87 receptions • Fourth-best in school history• 916 receiving yards, nine touchdowns• At least four receptions in 12 of 13 games• Nine or more catches in four straight games• Career-high 172 receiving yards, including career-long 68-yards catch, vs. Tennessee State• Career-high 11 catches at Notre Dame• Two touchdown catches against Nevada, Tennessee State and Ole Miss• Six receptions against Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Sophomore (2017)• 12 games played• Two starts• 37 receptions, 610 receiving yards, team-high eight touchdowns • Team-best 16.5 yards/catch • 610 receiving yards ranked 14th among SEC players• Multiple receptions in 11 games• 128 yards on seven receptions at South Carolina • 47-yard touchdown catch• Two touchdown catches in season-opening win at Middle Tennessee

As a Freshman (2016)• 12 games played• One of six true freshmen to see action• 27 catches for 317 yards and two touchdowns • At least one catch in first 10 games• Team-best 14.9 yards/punt return• Six catches for 59 yards and one touchdown at Georgia Tech• 71-yard punt return vs. North Carolina State (Independence Bowl)

The Lipscomb File• Prepped at Jesuit (La.)• Consensus three-star prospect• Over 130 receptions and 2,300 receiving yards as three-year starter• 56 catches for 1,036 yards and 11 touchdowns as senior• 64 receptions for 989 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior• Led team to 14-3 record and 2014 5A state title as a junior• 2015 all-state• 2015 all-metro• 2015 all-conference• 2014 all-state• 2014 all-metro• 2014 all-conference• Born in New Orleans• Full name is Kalija Kawi Lipscomb• Son of Karanja Lipscomb and Kiesha Washington• Three brothers -- Brooklyn, Coby and Rowan -- and a sister, Kyra• Majoring in sociology

RECEPTIONS G Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long Avg.G 2018 13 87 916 10.5 9 68 70.52017 12 37 610 16.5 8 47 50.82016 12 27 319 11.8 2 45 26.6 TOTAL 37 151 1,845 12.2 19 68 49.9

CarltonLORENZ64 • Offensive LineJunior • 6-4 • 285Studio City, Calif. • Bishop Alemany

As a Sophomore (2018)• Did not see action

The Lorenz File• Prepped at College of the Canyons (Calif.) • Led team to 9-2 record and 2017 Western State Bowl title• 2017 all-conference• Two varsity letters at Bishop Alemany (Calif.)• Born in Los Angeles• Full name is Carlton Horst William Lorenz• Son of Carsten and Wendy Lorenz • Father is a movie producer• One sister, Miranda, and two brothers, Serkan Sahin and Cameron Taylor• Enjoys going to the beach and making music • Majoring in sociology

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BrandonMADDOX56 • Defensive LineRedshirt Junior • 6-4 • 285North Augusta, S.C. • North Augusta

The Maddox File• Played collegiately at Pima Community College (Ariz.)• Prepped at North Augusta (S.C.)• Three-star prospect by 247Sports• 51 tackles, six sacks, 13 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles during second season at Pima• 174 tackles, 15 sacks and 10 forced fumbles over final two prep seasons• Two-time all-region first team• Golden Helmet Award recipient (best academic and athletic performer)• Full name is Brandon O’Brien Maddox• Born in Augusta, Ga.• Son of Richard and Cynthia Maddox • Father played football at Arizona• One sister (Kiana) and six brothers (Richard, Murphy, Xavier, Kelvin, Aaron and Christian) • Brother, Murphy, played basketball at Ole Miss • Brother, Aaron, played football at Colorado • Brother, Christian, played football at Pima• Enjoys playing guitar, singing and debating• Majoring in medicine, health and society

JaylenMAHONEYDefensive BackFreshman • 5-11 • 183Rock Hill, S.C. • South Pointe

The Mahoney File• Prepped at South Pointe (S.C.) • Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 150 tackles, 35 passes defended and 10 interceptions during prep career• 42 solo tackles and four interceptions as a senior• Led team to 10-2 record in 2018• Led team to 15-0 record and 4A state title in 2017• 2018 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game• Two-time all-region• Full name is Jaylen Elijah Mahoney• Born in Rock Hill, S.C.• Son of Ronald and Kim Mahoney• Two brothers (Jordan and Maliek) and four sisters (Jariana, Breyana, Shana and Mya)• National Honor Society

CodyMARKELTight EndSenior • 6-5 • 250Middleton, Wis. • Middleton

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• Dean’s List• 12 games played• Starts vs. Middle Tennessee, South Carolina and Missouri • Two-yard touchdown catch vs. Tennessee

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• SEC Academic Honor Roll • 10 games played • First career start against Ole Miss

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Markel File • Prepped at Middleton (Wis.)• Team captain as a senior• Varsity letters in football, basketball and tennis• 18 catches, five touchdowns as senior• Led team to 8-2 record, conference title and state playoffs as a senior• 2015 all-state • 2015 all-conference• National Honor Society member• Full name is Cody Steinkamp Markel• Son of Mark Markel and Lisa Steinkamp • Father played football at UC Davis • Mother played soccer at Stanford • One brother, Tyler• Enjoys playing hockey• Majoring in political science and medicine, health and society

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Ja’VeonMARLOWRunning BackRedshirt Freshman • 5-11 • 190Winter Haven, Fla. • Winter Haven Senior

As a Freshman (2018)• Four games played • One of 12 true freshmen to play for the Commodores • 46 yards on five attempts (9.2 yards/rush)• Season-high 18-yard rush at Arkansas The Marlow File • Prepped at Winter Haven Senior (Fla.)• Three-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports• Varsity letters in football, weightlifting, track and field• Senior team captain • 1,366 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns as senior• 2017 all-region• Two-time regional qualifier as weightlifter and sprinter• 2017 North vs. South FACA All-Star Game • Born in Lakeland, Fla.• Full name is Ja’Veon William De’Mon Marlow• Son of Tameka Brown and Ja’Veon Marlow• Undeclared on a major

RUSHING G Att Yards Avg. TD Long Avg/G2018 4 5 46 9.2 0 18 10.5TOTAL 4 5 46 9.2 0 18 10.5

SaluaMASINAOutside LinebackerRedshirt Freshman • 6-3 • 225Salt Lake City, Utah • Brighton

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action The Masina File • Prepped at Brighton (Utah)• Four-star prospect by 247Sports, three-star by Rivals• Varsity letters in football and basketball• 67 tackles as senior• Eight sacks in one game as a junior• 2017 all-state• 2017 all-region• 2016 all-region• 2017 Polynesian All-Star Football Game• Born in Salt Lake City• Full name is Salua Chris Masina• Son of Tamina and Uaea Masina• Three older brothers -- Loi, Uaea and Osa

ElijahMcALLISTEROutside LinebackerRedshirt Freshman • 6-6 • 258Rumson, N.J. • Rumson Fair Haven

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action The McAllister File• Prepped at Rumson Fair Haven (N.J.)• Varsity letters in football and basketball• Football and basketball team captain• 23 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and six passes defended as senior• Led football team to four conference titles and state title• Led basketball team to state title • Honor roll student• Born in New Jersey• Full name is Elijah Christian McAllister• Son of Sharisa and Tyron McAllister • Father serves as a pastor and law enforcement officer• Two brothers, Tyron II and Ashon, and two sisters, Sheriden and Addison• Hails from a family of singers

SeanMcMOORE50 • Offensive LineRedshirt Junior • 6-4 • 292Kapolei, Hawaii • Kapolei

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• Eight games played • First collegiate start came at Georgia

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• One game played

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The McMoore File • Prepped at Kapolei (Hawaii)• Four-star prospect by 247Sports, three-star by ESPN and Rivals• Two-time team captain• 33 pancake blocks, did not allow a quarterback sack as a senior• 2015 all-state first team• 2015 all-region• 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Game • 2015 Polynesian All-American Bowl• Set school’s bench press record• Full name is Toleafoa-lokepa Sean McMoore• Born in Maui• Son of Paul Okimoto and Nia Okimoto• One brother, William, and two sisters, Suzy and Akesa • Brother plays football at Utah State• Majoring in sociology

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ScottMEYER59 • Long SnapperGraduate Student • 6-1 • 235Alpharetta, Ga. • Blessed Trinity Catholic

The Meyer File • Graduate transfer from Alabama • Primary snapper in 2017, helping Alabama to national title• 15 games played at Alabama, including all 14 games in 2017• Undergraduate degree in news media, journalism and creative media• Prepped at Blessed Trinity Catholic (Ga.)• Three-year starter• Born in Atlanta• Full name is Scott Bartell Meyer• Son of Stuart and Denise Meyer • Father is a soft-hardware consultant • Mother owns high-technology business• Working toward postgraduate degree in leadership and organizational performance• Seeking career in Nashville’s music industry

GrantMILLER63 • Offensive LineRedshirt Sophomore • 6-4 • 295Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • St. Thomas Aquinas

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 11 games played

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Miller File • Prepped at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)• Consensus three-star prospect • Led team to 13-2 mark and Florida 7A state title (team’s third straight championship)• 28 knockdown blocks, 11 pancake blocks and just one sack allowed as senior• 2016 all-state first team• 2016 Miami Herald all-area• 2016 Offense-Defense All-American Game• Born in St. Louis• Full name is Grant Warren Miller• Son of Kim Miller and Fred Miller

AndreMINTZE48 • Outside LinebackerRedshirt Junior • 6-3 • 242Philadelphia, Pa. • Imhotep Institute

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 11 games played • 10 tackles (six solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack• First collegiate start vs. Tennessee State• First collegiate sack vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)• Career-high three tackles (1.5 for loss) at Notre Dame• Tackle for loss at Missouri

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• 11 games played • Five tackles (four solo) and 1.5 tackles for loss• Two tackles (one for loss) at South Carolina

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Mintze File• Senior captain• Led team to 15-0 record and PIAA 3A state championship as a senior• 53 tackles, 14 quarterback sacks, 23 tackles for loss as senior• Two-year defensive starter• 2015 all-state• 2015 all-metro • Transferred to Imhotep from West Catholic prior to junior season• 2015 Big 33 Football Classic invitee• National Honor Society • Full name is Andre Rasheen Mintze• Son of Andre and Catrina Mintze• Two sisters, Awtum and Alycia• Majoring in cinema and media arts, and medicine, health and society• Spearheaded Vanderbilt Athletics’ successful Dance Marathon fund-raising drive for the Vanderbilt Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital in February 2019.

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack QH FF FR2018 11 6 4 10 3.5-7 1.0-3 0 0 02017 11 4 1 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0TOTAL 22 10 5 15 3.5-7 1.0-3 0 0 0

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DimitriMOORE7 • LinebackerRedshirt Sophomore • 6-3 • 230Cedar Hill, Texas • Cedar Hill

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• SEC All-Freshman• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 13 games played • 10 games started• 84 tackles (most by any first-year SEC player), one sack, three pass breakups, four quarterback hurries• 47 unassisted stops, third among Commodores• Eight or more tackles in 12 games• Seven or more tackles in seven of eight conference games• Career-high 11 tackles (seven solo) vs. Florida• Five solo tackles vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Moore File • Prepped at Cedar Hill (Texas)• Consensus three-star prospect• Two-time team captain • Over 200 tackles and 15 quarterback sacks as three-year letter winner• 90 tackles (61 solo), 12 quarterback sacks and 18 tackles as senior• Led team to 34-7 overall record and 2014 6A state title during prep career• Led team to 11-3 mark and deep 6A playoff run as senior• 2016 all-state honorable mention • 2016 all-region first team• 2015 all-region second team• Full name Dimitri Deontae Moore• Son of Valesca Moore• Three brothers, Herman, Richard and Jalon, and two sisters, Jasmine and Jaehlaa • Brother, Richard, played linebacker at Texas A&M• Pianist• Enjoys swimming and playing billiards• Majoring in cinema and media arts

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack QH PD2018 13 47 37 84 3.5-6 1.0-1 4 3TOTAL 13 47 37 84 3.5-6 1.0-1 4 3

RileyNEAL6 • QuarterbackGraduate Student • 6-6 • 225Yorktown, Ind. • Yorktown

As a Graduate Transfer (2019)• 2019 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

The Neal File• Graduate transfer from Ball State• Prepped at Yorktown (Ind.)• 731-of-1219 (60.0 pct.) passing for 7,393 yards, 46 touchdowns, 8,756 total yards• 194-of-335 passing for 1,917 yards and 11 touchdowns, 357 yards rushing and five scores as a senior• 242-of-394 passing for 2,541 yards and 13 touchdowns as a sophomore• 228-of-391 passing for 2,276 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman• Two-time All-MAC Academic• Prep career record holder with 7,285 passing yards and 78 passing yards• 2,900 yards passing and 29 touchdowns, rushed for 1,351 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior• Led high school team to first 11-win season in school history as a senior• 2014 Indiana Football Coaches Association all-state• 2014 Associated Press all-state• 2014 USA Today All-Indiana team• Born in Muncie, Ind.• Full name is Riley Joseph Neal• Son of Jesse and Shawn Neal • Father played football at Ball State• One sister, Rhyen, and one brother, Reid• Working toward master’s in learning, diversity and urban studies

PASSING G Comp Att Pct Yards TD INT Rating2018 9 194 335 57.9 1917 11 4 114.42017 3 67 99 67.7 659 6 3 137.52016 11 242 394 61.4 2541 13 12 120.42015 11 228 391 58.3 2276 16 6 117.6 TOTAL 34 731 1219 60.0 7393 46 25 119.3

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DayoODEYINGBO10 • Defensive EndJunior • 6-6 • 275Irving, Texas • Carrollton Ranchview

As a Junior (2019)• Coaches Preseason All-SEC third team• Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC fourth team

As a Sophomore (2018)• 12 games played• 10 games started• 28 tackles (17 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, six quarterback hurries • Team-best two fumble recoveries • 6.5 tackles for loss ranked second among Commodores• At least two tackles in seven games • Season-high two sacks against Ole Miss • First career fumble against South Carolina • Four tackles against Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Freshman (2017)• 12 games played• One of six true freshmen to see action • Played alongside brother, Dare Odeyingbo• 20 tackles (10 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 quarterback sacks and one interception• Multiple tackles in eight games • Five tackles (four solo), 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in win over Western Kentucky • 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack in win over Tennessee• Interception vs. Alabama A&M

The Odeyingbo File• Prepped at Carrollton Ranchview (Texas)• Four-star prospect by ESPN and Scout, three-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports• Two-way starter• 47 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, seven sacks, three forced fumbles as senior • Led 2016 team to 7-4 record and 4A state playoffs• 2016 all-area• 2015 all-area • Varsity letters as hurdler and thrower on track team • Full name is Temidayo Jordan Odeyingbo• Born in Brooklyn, N.Y.• Son of Gary and Betty Odeyingbo • Both parents are natives of Nigeria• Older brother, Dare, played at Vanderbilt, professionally with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers• Enjoys cooking• Majoring in medicine, health and society

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack QB FF FR2018 12 17 11 28 6.5-36 2.5-24 6 1 2 2017 12 10 10 20 4.5-20 2.5-16 0 0 0TOTAL 24 27 21 48 11.0-56 5.0-40 6 1 2

AlstonORJI24 • LinebackerSophomore • 6-2 • 240Rockwall, Texas • Rockwall

As a Freshman (2018)• 11 games played• One of 12 true freshmen to see action• Four tackles (two solo)

The Orji File• Prepped at Rockwall (Texas) • Four-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports• Texas’ ninth-best recruit by Rivals• Varsity letters in football, basketball and track• Senior team captain• 87 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, forced four fumbles and five passes defended as a senior• Led team to three bi-district championships (2015-17)• 2017 all-region• 2016 all-region• Born in Dallas • Full name is Alston Chizoba Orji• Son of Mariam and Willy Orji • Mother is a surgeon • Father is a computer engineer• Two younger brothers, Anfernee and Alex • Anfernee plays football at Vanderbilt• Honor roll student• Active with Rockwall community improvement and strategic planning committees• Nigerian American

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack QH FF FR2018 11 2 2 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0TOTAL 11 2 2 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0

AnferneeORJI26 • SafetyFreshman • 6-2 • 222Rockwall, Texas • Rockwall

The Orji File• Prepped at Rockwall (Texas)• Four-star prospect by Rivals, three-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports • 299 tackles and five interceptions in four-year varsity career• 94 tackles and pair of interception returns for touchdown as senior co-captain • 96 tackles as sophomore in 2016• 2017 all-district• 2016 Region 11-6A defensive newcomer of the year• Academic all-state second team• Varsity letters in football, track and wrestling• Born in Dallas• Full name is Anfernee Chikezie Orji• Son of Willy and Mariam Orji• Two brothers, Alston and Alex • Alston plays football for Vanderbilt• Played in school orchestra from fifth to 11th grade• Nigerian American

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MichaelOWUSU88 • Outside LinebackerRedshirt Sophomore • 6-5 • 233Ventura, Calif. • Oaks Christian

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• 12 games played• Four tackles (three solo)• Two tackles at Florida

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Owusu File• Prepped at Oaks Christian (Calif.)• Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout• Varsity letters in football and basketball• Two-way starter • 54 tackles (28 solo) and four sacks as senior• 2016 all-region • 15 receptions as junior wide receiver• Standout forward in basketball• Full is Michael Mulivai Owusu• Son of Francis and Luaiva Owusu • Father ran the 400 meters for Ghanaian Olympic team that boycotted the 1976 Games• Three older brothers -- Chris, Brian and Francis -- one older sister, Crystal • Chris played football at Stanford and professionally in the NFL • Brian played football at Harvard • Crystal played basketball at Columbia • Francis played football at Stanford and professionally in the AAF• Majoring in medicine, health and society

Lashawn

PAULINO-BELL8 • Outside Linebacker Junior • 6-4 • 243Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • St. Thomas Aquinas

The Paulino-Bell File• Prepped at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)• One of nation’s top defensive end prospects by ESPN and Scout• Defensive starter at East Mississippi C.C. in 2018• Led team to 2018 national and state titles with 12-0 record• 2018 Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges all-state first team• 29 tackles, 5.5 quarterback sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles in 2018• Led prep team to 13-2 record, Florida Class 7A state title and No. 5 ranking by USA Today Super 25• 40 tackles (25 solo), five sacks and seven hurries as prep senior• Spent 2017 season as freshman at Michigan State• Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.• Full name is Lashawn Deray Paulino-Bell• Son of Luchung Manyou and Carla Gustave• Four siblings: Hassan Harris, Ashley Marshall, Luchung Manyou Jr., and Leciaro Manyou

CalebPEART9 • Inside LinebackerGraduate Student • 6-1 • 232Chandler, Ariz. • Hamilton

As a Senior (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll • 13 games played• Three games started• 14 tackles (six solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and one pass defended• Season-high four stops and one sack in win over Tennessee State

As a Junior (2017)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 12 games played• Two games started• 11 tackles, one tackle for loss• Four tackles at Florida

As a Sophomore (2016)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 11 games played• Five tackles (three solo)• College debut vs. Middle Tennessee

As a Freshman (2015)• Did not play

The Peart File• Prepped at Hamilton (Ariz.)• Consensus three-star prospect• Senior captain• Three-year starter • 82 tackles, 15 sacks and two forced fumbles as senior• Led team to 12-2 record and Division AIA state title game• 2014 National Football Foundation Curley Culp Award • Arizona’s top prep defensive lineman• 2014 team defensive MVP• 2014 all-state• 2014 all-region • 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl• 2013 all-state• 2013 all-region• Born in Phoenix• Full name is Caleb Jamal Peart• Son of Carl and Jacqueline Peart• Younger sister, Keturah • Talented singer• Working toward postgraduate degree in medicine, health and society

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack Int FF FR2018 13 6 8 14 1.5-12 1.0-11 0 0 0 2017 12 1 10 11 1.0-3 0.0-0 0 0 02016 11 3 2 5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0TOTAL 36 10 20 30 2.5015 1.0-11 0 0 0

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ChrisPIERCE19 • Wide ReceiverJunior • 6-4 • 225Smithfield, Va. • Smithfield

As a Sophomore (2018)• 13 games played• Eight games started• 13 catches, 128 reception yards, one touchdown• At least one catch in nine games• 17-yard scoring reception against Middle Tennessee• Season-long 20-yard grab vs. Notre Dame

As a Freshman (2017)• Nine games played• One of six true freshmen to participate • Four tackles on special teams

The Pierce File• Prepped at Smithfield (Va.)• Three-star prospect from 247Sports and Rivals • Varsity letters in football and basketball• Four-year starter• Two-year captain• Offensive MVP as senior• 43 receptions, 709 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns as senior• 45 receptions, 776 yards and 13 scores as junior • 2016 all-region• 2015 all-region• 2014 all-region • Two-time all-region starting forward on hoops team• Honors student• Full name is Christopher Alphonso Pierce Jr.• Son of Christopher and Doreatha Pierce• Two older brothers, Jaqoun Goodman and Deljuan Goodman• Enjoys boxing• Majoring in sociology

RECEPTIONS G Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long Avg/G2018 13 13 128 9.8 1 20 9.52017 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 22 13 128 9.8 1 20 5.8

JaredPINKNEY80 • Tight EndSenior • 6-4 • 260Norcross, Ga. • Norcross

As a Senior (2019)• Preseason watch lists for Walter Camp Award, John Mackey Award, Biletnikoff Award• Coaches Preseason All-SEC second team• Media Days Preseason All-SEC second team • Sporting News preseason All-America first team• Phil Steele preseason All-America third team• Phil Steele preseason All-SEC second team• Lindy’s preseason All-SEC second team• Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC second team

As a Redshirt Junior (2018)• Associated Press All-SEC second team• 13 games played• 13 games started • 50 receptions • Most by a Vanderbilt tight end since 1984• 774 receiving yards, seven touchdowns• 15.5 yards/catch • Second among Commodores• At least three receptions in 12 of 13 games• 85 receiving yards or more in four of last five games• Season-high 111 receiving yards, one touchdown on five catches at Notre Dame• Season-long 53-yard catch against Nevada• Six receptions vs. Ole Miss• Five catches for 76 yards against Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2017)• 12 games played• Nine games started• 22 receptions, 273 receiving yards, three touchdowns• Two touchdown catches vs. Alabama A&M• Six-catches for 119 yards vs. Missouri

As a Redshirt Freshman (2016)• 13 games played• Six games started• 22 catches, 274 receiving yards, two touchdowns• Multiple catches in seven games• First collegiate start in opener against South Carolina• Season-high five catches for 50 yards vs. Tennessee State• Touchdown catches against Tennessee State and Auburn

As a Freshman (2015)• Injured in season opener against Western Kentucky

The Pinkney File• Prepped at Norcross (Ga.)• Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN• Led team to back-to-back 6A state titles• 32 receptions for 480 yards and three touchdowns as senior• Recipient of School’s Scholar-Athlete Award• Son of Anika Bowles-Pinkney and Horace Pinkney• Brother, Jalen, and sister, Alayna • Majoring in communication studies

RECEPTIONS G Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long Avg/G 2018 13 50 774 15.5 7 53 59.52017 12 22 279 12.7 3 38 23.32016 13 22 274 12.5 2 21 21.1TOTAL 38 94 1,327 14.1 12 53 34.9

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MitchellPRYOR31 • Running BackSophomore • 6-1 • 211Darien, Conn. • Darien

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Pryor File• Prepped at Darien (Conn.)• Over 2,500 rushing yards, 27 touchdowns during prep career• Led school to three consecutive state championships• National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award recipient• Son of Martin and Megan Pryor• Two siblings, Justin and Lauren

AustinQUILLEN22 • SafetyRedshirt Junior • 5-11 • 195Jenks, Okla. • Jenks

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• Seven games played• Solo tackle at Missouri

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• Five games played• One tackle at Tennessee

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Quillen File• Prepped at Jenks (Okla.)• Three-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals• Senior captain• 93 tackles and seven sacks as a senior• 103 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles as junior• Led team to three straight 6A state titles• 2015 all-state• 2015 all-conference• Full name is Austin Conner Quillen• Son of Sean and Cheri Quillen• Younger brother, Tristan• Majoring in human and organizational development

RutgerREITMAIER94 • Defensive Line Redshirt Sophomore • 6-3 • 270Nashville, Tenn. • Lipscomb Academy

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• 13 games played• Participated as reserve defensive lineman• 7 tackles (3 solo)• 2 tackles in win over Nevada

The Reitmaier File• Prepped at Lipscomb Academy (Tenn.)• Four-star prospect by Rivals• Three-star prospect by 247Sports• Varsity letters in football, hockey and track• Senior team captain• Two-way, multi-year starter• 56 tackles, seven quarterback sacks and 24 tackles for loss as senior• 2016 all-state first team• 2016 Division II Mr. Football Lineman finalist• 2015 Division II Mr. Football Lineman finalist• 2016 all-district• 2015 all-district• 2016 U.S. Army All-American Game• State champion in shot put • Born in Nashville• Son of Rik and Alice Reitmaier• Older sister, Alex, younger brother, Ian• Majoring in sociology

JavanRICE39 • KickerRedshirt Freshman • 6-2 • 190Miami, Fla. • Belen Jesuit Prep

As a Freshman (2018)• One game played

The Rice File• Prepped at Beven Jesuit (Fla.)• Varsity letters in football, soccer and volleyball• ESPN’s 12th-ranked kicker• 3-of-6 field goals, 39-of-40 extra points as a senior• 42-of-49 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks as a senior• 2017 all-state• Two-time all-district• Led soccer team to 2015 state title• National Honor Society • Born in Miami, Fla.• Full name is Javan Douglas Rice• Son of Joanna Golden and Douglas Rice• Two brothers, Tavish and Breton, and two sisters, Sloane and Broghan • Brother, Tavish, is a kicker at Princeton • Sister, Sloane, rows for three-time NCAA champion Wellesley• Majoring in economics

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CameronROBINSON66 • Defensive TackleJunior • 6-0 • 300Mobile, Ala. • Murphy

As a Sophomore (2018)• Did not see action

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Robinson File• Prepped at Murphy (Ala.)• Two-time captain• Two-way starter• Varsity letters in football, track and field• Full name is Cameron VaShawn Robinson• Son of Fletcher and Chantaye Robinson • Father is a retired veteran• Older brother, Keandre, and older half-sister, Kenya • Brother played football at South Alabama• Singing abilities drew raves at a pair of Texas Bowl events• Pianist• Majoring in medicine, health and society

SeanSADLER79 • Defensive LineJunior • 6-3 • 238Oklahoma City, Okla. • Edmond Memorial

As a Sophomore (2018)• Did not see action

The Sadler File• Prepped at Edmond Memorial (Okla.)• Varsity letters in football, track and field, wrestling• 44 tackles, four sacks as a senior• National Honor Society• Born in Oklahoma City• Son of Michael and Susie Sadler• Sister, Brooke, and three brothers, Noel, Calvin and Ryan• Enjoys video games and mudding

JosiahSA’O57 • Defensive TackleRedshirt Junior • 6-2 • 295San Diego, Calif. • Kearney

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• Eight games played• Three solo tackles

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• Six games played• First career tackle vs. Alabama A&M

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Sa’o File• Prepped at Kearny (Calif.)• Two-time team captain• Two-way starter• 102 tackles (10 for loss), seven sacks, four forced fumbles as a senior• Led team to league title• All-league as a senior• Polynesian All-American Bowl • Spanos Classic All-Star Game• Full name is Josiah Tusiofo Sa’o• Born in Hawaii• Son of Ietitaia and Lilieni Sa’o• Youngest of eight siblings • Two brothers -- Jarret and Jedidiah • Five sisters -- Pala, Bella, Jasmine, Jennifer and Tiare• Eight relatives played collegiate football• Majoring in sociology

GavinSCHOENWALD10 • Tight EndRedshirt Freshman • 6-4 • 238Brentwood, Tenn. • Brentwood Academy

As a Freshman (2018)• One of 12 true freshmen to see action

The Schoenwald File• Prepped at Brentwood Academy (Tenn.)• Nation’s sixth-best tight end by ESPN• 1,592 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, 482 rushing yards and six scores as senior• Led team to three straight state titles • 12-0 record in 2017 as starting quarterback• 2017 all-state quarterback• 2016 all-state tight end• Led team to three state basketball titles• National Honor Society• Born in Arlington, Texas• Full name is Gavin Mark Schoenwald• Son of Terri and Mark Schoenwald• Older brother, Brock, and younger sister, Blair• Prep teammate of three Commodores: receiver Cam Johnson, punter Harrison Smith and defensive lineman Nate Clifton

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JusticeSHELTON-MOSLEY11 • Wide ReceiverGraduate Student • 5-10 • 196Sacramento, Calif. • Capital Christian

As a Graduate Student (2019)• Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC third team (return specialist)• Phil Steele preseason All-SEC third team (punt returner)

As a Senior at Harvard (2018)• Limited to four games played due to injury• Earned degree in economics • 24 catches, 299 receiving yards

As a Junior at Harvard (2017)• FCS All-America first team• All-Ivy first team return specialist• 110.7 all-purpose yards/game• 18.8 yards/punt return average• 36 receptions, 465 receiving yards

As a Sophomore at Harvard (2016)• Eight games started• All-Ivy League first team• Academic All-Ivy League• 48 receptions, 568 receiving yards As a Freshman at Harvard (2015)• FCS All-America third team• Ivy League Rookie of the Year• All-conference receiver and returner• 40 catches, 589 yards, six touchdowns• 19.0 yards/punt return

The Shelton-Mosley File• Prepped at Capital Christian (Calif.)• Varsity letters in football, track and field, and basketball• Team captain• Holds school records for touchdowns in a season (37) and career (88)• 2014 all-state• 2014 all-conference • 2013 conference MVP• Honors student• Student council member• Prep teammate of former Commodore defensive tackle Nifae Lealao• Son of Carla Shelton and Anthony Mosley, as well as Donnie Rogers and Saundra Mosley • Four siblings • One brother, Exodus Rogers • Three sisters -- Taylor Mosley, Aibonez Shelton Johnson, Shera Rogers• Working on master’s degree from Owen Business School

HarrisonSMITH95 • PunterSophomore • 5-10 • 186Franklin, Tenn. • Brentwood Academy

As a Freshman (2018)• One of 12 true freshmen to see action

The Smith File• Prepped at Brentwood Academy (Tenn.)• Led prep team to three state titles• 43 yards/punt as a senior• All-state• All-region• Varsity letters in football, wrestling, tennis and track• Class salutatorian• Son of Amy Jenkins Smith• One sister, Anna• Prep teammate of three Commodores -- receiver Cam Johnson, tight end Gavin Schoenwald and defensive lineman Nate Clifton• Majoring in neuroscience

KeithianSTARLING46 • Wide ReceiverJunior • 6-0 • 184Nashville, Tenn. • Nashville Christian

As a Sophomore (2018)• Did not see action

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Starling File• Prepped at Nashville Christian (Tenn.)• Senior captain• Led team to 10-3 record and district title• Varsity letters in football, basketball, track and field• National Honor Society• Son of Shundra Harris and Keithian Starling• Majoring in engineering science

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BrettSTARR29 • LinebackerJunior • 6-0 • 228Brentwood, Tenn. • Montgomery Bell Academy

As a Sophomore (2018)• Two games played

The Starr File• Prepped at Montgomery Bell Academy (Tenn.)• Two-year starter• 113 tackles, four interceptions as a senior• Varsity letters in football and baseball• Student body president• Full name is Brett Michael Starr• Son of Richard and Suzanne Starr• Two siblings, Katie and Kyle• Mother works at Vanderbilt’s Diabetes Center• Enjoys playing golf • Majoring in human and organizational development

TYLERSTEEN54 • Offensive LineRedshirt Freshman • 6-5 • 305Miami, Fla. • St. Thomas Aquinas

As a Freshman (2018)• One of 12 true freshmen to see action• One tackle at Georgia

The Steen File• Prepped at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)• Led team to 11-3 record and regional title as a senior• Born in Miami• Full name is Tyler Maxwell Steen• Son of Samantha and Daris Steen • Father played football at LSU, retired Marine• Two younger brothers, Blake and Dylan• Grandfather is Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient

JonathanSTEWART73 • Offensive LineRedshirt Sophomore • 6-7 • 326Lawrenceville, Ga. • Mountain View

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018)• Career debut vs. Nevada

As a Freshman (2017)• Did not see action

The Stewart File• Prepped at Mountain View (Ga.)• 29 knockdown blocks as a senior• Led team to 8-3 record and 7A state playoffs appearance as a senior• Led offense to 32.1 points/game and nearly 4,000 total yards as a senior• All-region• All-county• Gwinnett County All-Star Game• Junior season was first of organized football• Born in Maryland• Full name is Jonathan Kordell Stewart• Son of Patrick Stewart and Angela Collins• Three brothers -- C.J., Shane and Thomas• Majoring in sociology

LorenzaSURGERS97 • Defensive EndRedshirt Freshman • 6-5 • 250Cary, N.C. • Panther Creek

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Surgers File• Prepped at Panther Creek (N.C.)• Senior captain• All-region• All-conference• Varsity letters in football and wrestling• Born in Houston• Full name is Shaylor Lorenza Surgers• Son of Sherri and Aubrey Surgers • Father is a Navy veteran • Mother is a physician• Two brothers, AJ and Caleb

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CameronTIDD90 • Defensive LineRedshirt Junior • 6-3 • 296Greenwood, Ind. • Center Grove

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 13 games played• 24 tackles (12 solo), two tackles for loss• Five tackles (1.5 for loss) at Kentucky• Three tackles at Notre Dame• Three tackles vs Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• 12 games played• Three games started• 16 tackles (seven solo), one sack, forced fumble• Five tackles and forced fumble vs. Kentucky• Four tackles vs. Alabama• One sack at Ole Miss

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Tidd File• Prepped at Center Grove (Ind.)• Varsity letters in football, track and field• Senior captain• Four-year starter• Eight sacks, 19 tackles for loss, 66 tackles, four blocked kicks as a senior• 45 tackles (six for loss) as a junior• Led team to 14-0 mark and 6A state title as a senior• All-state first team• All-region• Blue-Grey All-American Game invitee• Two-time state champion in discus• Full name is Cameron Brock Tidd• Son of Brock and Carla Tidd • Father played baseball and football at IUPUI• Two younger brothers, Bryce and Caleb• Majoring in medicine, health and society

TACKLES G U A Total TFL Sack QH FF2018 13 12 12 24 2.0-6 0.5-3 0 02017 12 7 9 16 1.0-7 1.0-7 1 1TOTAL 25 19 21 40 4.0-13 1.5-10 1 1

JRTRAN-RENO9 • Running BackFreshman • 6-1 • 206Birmingham, Ala. • Briarwood Christian

The Tran-Reno File• Prepped at Briarwood Christian (Ala.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports• 2,453 rushing yards, 1,142 receiving yards, 459 passing yards and 54 touchdowns in prep career• 20 touchdowns as a senior• 26 touchdowns as a junior• Led team to 9-4 record in 2018• Led team to 14-1 record and 5A state title game appearance in 2017• 2017 Alabama 5A Mr. Football finalist• 2017 5A Back of the Year• 2017 all-state first team• 2017 all-region• 2017 all-conference• Varsity letters in football, baseball and track and field• Born in Houston• Full name is John Ryan Tran-Reno• Son of Ralph Tran-Reno and Jennifer Tran-Reno• One sister, Madaly

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Ke’ShawnVAUGHN5 • Running BackRedshirt Senior • 5-10 • 218Nashville, Tenn. • Pearl-Cohn

As a Redshirt Senior (2019)• Preseason watch lists for Doak Walker Award, Maxwell Award• Coaches Preseason All-SEC second team• Media Preseason All-SEC second team • Athlon Sports preseason All-America second team (all-purpose back)• Phil Steele preseason All-America fourth team• Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC first team• Lindy’s preseason All-SEC first team• Phil Steele preseason All-SEC second team

As a Redshirt Junior (2018)• 12 games played• 1,244 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns on 157 carries • Second-most single-season rushing yards in Vanderbilt history• 103.7 rushing yards/game • Second among SEC players• 95.9 rushing yards/game in conference play • 671 yards and six touchdowns in seven games• 13 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns, including 75-yard scoring catch• 7.9 yards/rush (min. 50 attempts) • First among SEC players• 10 rushes of 40 or more yards • First among SEC players• Six rushes of 60 or more yards • First among SEC players• Five 100-yard rushing performances• 243 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 13 carries vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl) • Second-most single-game rushing yards in Vanderbilt history • 69-, 68- and 68-yard rushes• 182 rushing yards, one touchdown at Missouri • Most rushing yards ever for a Commodore vs. SEC opponent• 172 rushing yards, three touchdowns at Arkansas• 127 rushing yards vs. Ole Miss• 75-yard touchdown catch vs. Florida• 146 yards rushing, one touchdown vs. Tennessee State

The Vaughn File• Prepped at Pearl-Cohn (Tenn.)• Two-year letter winner at Illinois (2015-16)• Eight starts and 1,024 rushing yards for nine touchdowns during two seasons at Illinois• Team-high 723 rushing yards and six scores as a freshman at Illinois• 2014 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year • 2014 Mr. Football, 4A Back of the Year• 2,646 rushing yards and 45 touchdowns as senior• Led prep team to 11-3 record and state semifinals as a senior• Over 2,000 rushing yards as a junior• Two-time all-state• Standout sprinter on track and field team• Born in Nashville, Tenn.• Full name is Ke’Shawn LaMonte Vaughn• Son of Keith Vaughn and Tameka Dennis• Two brothers -- Dominique Trotter and Ke’Juan Vaughn, and two sisters, Ke’Osha Vaughn and Sydnee McGee• Majoring in sociology

RUSHING G Att Yards Avg. TD Long2018 12 157 1,244 7.9 12 782016 (Illinois) 11 60 301 6.0 3 652015 (Illinois) 11 157 723 4.6 6 78TOTAL 34 374 2,268 6.1 21 78

JamauriWAKEFIELD32 • Running BackRedshirt Junior • 6-1 • 220Jacksonville, Fla. • Providence

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• 13 games played• Two games started• 353 yards rushing on 78 carries• Five catches for 45 yards• 72 rushing yards on 14 carries vs. South Carolina• 74 rushing yards on 19 carries at Kentucky• 56 rushing yards, one touchdown vs. Middle Tennessee• Rushing touchdown vs. Florida• Four kickoff returns for 74 yards vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• 11 games played• 115 rushing yards on 28 carries• Three catches for 15 yards• 64 rushing yards on 15 attempts vs. Alabama A&M

As a Freshman (2016)• SEC Academic Honor Roll• Did not see action

The Wakefield File• Prepped at Providence (Fla.)• Varsity letters in football, basketball and track• Two-time team captain• 5,112 career rushing yards and 67 touchdowns• 1,885 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior• 2,537 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns as a junior • 469 rushing yards in one game• 690 rushing yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore• Two-time all-state• Times-Union Super 24 • 3A Mr. Football finalist• Blue-Grey All-American Bowl invitee• Born in Jacksonville, Fla.• Full name is Jamauri Lamar Wakefield• Son of Darryl Jr. and Chanda Wakefield• Younger brother, Jamal• Majoring in political science

RUSHING G Att Yards Avg. TD Long2018 11 78 353 4.5 2 262017 11 28 115 4.1 0 13 TOTAL 22 106 468 4.4 2 26

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DeuceWALLACE2 • QuarterbackRedshirt Junior • 6-2 • 212Sevierville, Tenn. • Sevier County

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• Did not see action

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)• Four games played• 11-of-22 passing for 94 yards• Collegiate debut vs. Alabama A&M• Five completions for 55 yards at Ole Miss

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Wallace File• Prepped at Sevier County (Tenn.)• Varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball• Two-year starting quarterback• 3,505 passing yards and 37 touchdowns as a senior• 2,783 passing yards and 25 touchdowns as a junior• Led team to 12-3 record and 5A state title game as a senior• All-state first team• Tennessee East vs. West All-Star Game • Blue-Grey All-American Game• Began prep career at Riverside Academy (La.)• 4,508 passing yards, 35 touchdowns during first two prep seasons• Full name is Randall Wayne Wallace II• Son of Randy and Kathleen Wallace• Younger brother, Chase• Avid golfer• Majoring in American studies

PASSING G Comp Yards Pct Yard TDs Int Long2017 4 11 22 50.0 94 0 0 25TOTAL 4 11 22 50.0 94 0 0 25

AllanWALTERS15 • QuarterbackRedshirt Freshman • 6-2 • 210Chatham, N.J. • The Peddie School

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Walters File• Prepped at The Peddie School (N.J.)• Varsity letters in football and baseball• 2,266 passing yards and 31 touchdowns, 138 rushing yards and nine scores as a senior• Led team to league title and Prep 1A championship as a senior• All-state first team• MAPL Prep Player of the Year• Born in Hackensack, N.J.• Full name is Allan Todd Walters Jr.• Son of Phyllis and Allan Walters• One younger sister, Victoria

MichaelWARDEN65 • Offensive LineSophomore • 6-2 • 287Loveland, Ohio • Summit Country Day

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The Warden File• Prepped at Summit Country Day (Ohio)• 97 tackles, 11.5 sacks during prep career• Varsity letters in football, wrestling, lacrosse, track and field• Son of Robert and Antoinette Warden • Both parents are physicians• Brother, Matthew, sister, Emily

CamWATKINS31 • Defensive BackGraduate Student • 6-0 • 203Nashville, Tenn. • Pearl-Cohn

As a Senior at Illinois (2018)• 10 games played• Seven starts at defensive back• 38 tackles, one tackle for loss, and three defensed passes• Career-high 10 tackles against Kent State

As a Junior at Illinois (2017)• 12 games played• Seven starts at defensive back• 39 tackles (24 solo), one interception, three breakups, one forced fumble

As a Sophomore at Illinois (2016) • Academic All-Big Ten• 9 games played• 2 starts at defensive back• 21 tackles (11 solo), three pass breakups

The Watkins File• Prepped at Pearl-Cohn (Tenn.)• Varsity letters in football, track and field• 74 tackles, five tackles for loss and two interceptions in 2014• 2014 All-state• 2014 All-metro• Played in 2014 Toyota East vs. West Tennessee All-Star Classic• Competed in decathlon in high school, and ran 10.7 in 100-meter dash• Son of Keith Watkins and Rita Watkins-Matlock• One sister, Camille• Prep teammate of Vanderbilt running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn• Working toward master’s in learning, diversity and urban studies

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JaredWHEATLEY36 • PunterFreshman • 6-1 • 195Indian Trail, N.C. • Porter Ridge

The Wheatley File• Prepped at Porter Ridge (N.C.)• Three-star prospect by ESPN• 2018 4A region Special Teams Player of the Year• 2018 South Charlotte Punter of the Year• 48.6 yards/punt, 8-of-9 field goals made, 64 tackles and two interceptions as a senior• Led team to 10-5 mark and 4A state quarterfinals appearance in 2018• Pro Football Hall of Fame World All-Star Bowl in Mexico City invitation• Lettered in baseball and track and field• Full name is Jared Joseph Wheatley• Born in Matthews, N.C.• Son of Joe and Diane Wheatley• Sister, Paige, and brother, Jackson • Brother, Jackson, plays soccer at Shorter (Ga.)• Student council member• Enjoys fishing, golfing, snow skiing and hiking

KyleWHITE35 • Tight EndSophomore • 6-1 • 220Scottsdale, Ariz. • Notre Dame Prep

As a Freshman (2018)• Did not see action

The White File• Prepped at Notre Dame (Ariz.)• Varsity letters in football and baseball• Two-time all-state• National Football Foundation Phoenix chapter academic recognition• Born in Scottsdale, Ariz.• Son of Aimee White and Jeff White• One sister, Katie• Enjoys playing golf

DC WILLIAMS5 • Defensive BackJunior • 5-11 • 192Miami, Fla. • St. Thomas Aquinas

The Williams File• Prepped at St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.)• Consensus three-star prospect• Spent 2017 season playing at Independence (Kansas) C.C.• Spent 2016 season playing at Wisconsin • 14 games played, five starts • 22 solo tackles, seven pass breakups and one interception• Led prep team to back-to-back 7A state titles• 70 tackles, 30 pass breakups and five interceptions as a prep• Lettered in track and field• Born in Miami• Full name is Donyte Carriere-Williams• Known as “DC” to teammates• Son of Ricky Williams and Tomeka Smith• One sister, Taraji, and one brother, Kyvaughn• Attended same high school as Vanderbilt’s Frank Coppet, Tyler Steen, Grant Miller, Julian Hernandez and Lashawn Paulino-Bell• Majoring in medicine, health and society

JacksonWINROW13 • Wide ReceiverRedshirt Junior • 6-1 • 195Shawnee, Okla. • Shawnee

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2018)• Three games played

As a Redshirt Freshman (2017)•13-yard reception vs. Alabama A&M

As a Freshman (2016)• Did not see action

The Winrow File• Prepped at Shawnee (Okla.)• Senior captain• Three-year starter• 52 receptions for 1,052 yards and 12 touchdowns in nine-game season as a senior• 720 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a junior• Nearly 500 yards receiving on 26 catches as a sophomore• All-state• All-conference• Multi-year standout for basketball team• Fifth in long jump at state track meet• National Honor Society member• Full name is Jackson Cordell Winrow• Son of Randy and Teresa Winrow• Two older sisters, Shante and Sheena• Majoring in sociology

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MaxWORSHIP14 • SafetySophomore • 6-1 • 202Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Cardinal Gibbons

As a Freshman (2018)• 13 games played• One of 12 true freshmen to see action • Seven tackles (four solo)• Blocked first-half punt led to safety in late-season victory over Ole Miss

The Worship File• Varsity letters in football and lacrosse at Cardinal Gibbons (Fla.)• Led prep team to 11-2 record in 2017• 2017 all-county• 2017 all-district• 2017 Broward County Defensive Player of the Year• Team captain• 55 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery as a senior• Four-time honor roll member• Full name is Maxwell Xavier Worship• Born in Coral Springs, Florida• Son of Victoria and Sean Worship • Mother named one of South Florida’s most influential black women in business and industry in 2017• One sister, Domonique, who is a lawyer for the NBA

SaigeYOUNG56 • Offensive LineSenior • 6-4 • 305Versailles, Ky. • Woodford County

As a Junior (2018)• Nine games played at both guard positions• Part of an offensive line that helped Ke’Shawn Vaughn become the sixth Commodore running back to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards• Part of an offensive line that allowed only 1.7 sacks/game (sixth in SEC)

As a Sophomore (2017)• First-year starter• Nine games played• Eight games started• First career start vs. Georgia• Part of an offensive line that allowed only 19 sacks

As a Freshman (2016)• Full-time starter at Dodge City (Kansas)• Led team to 7-4 record• All-conference honorable mention

The Young File• Two-year captain, three-year starter • All-state honorable mention as a senior• Born and raised in Kentucky• Full name is Saige Caden Young• Son of Leroy Young and Lisa Mitchell• Older brother, Landen, younger sister, Emmaria• Enjoys fishing• Majoring in health, medicine and society

EddieZINN-TURNER34 • Defensive TackleGraduate Student • 6-1 • 315Canton, Ohio • Malvern

As a Senior at Marist (2018)• 11 games played• Earned degree in international business• All-conference honorable mention• Led Marist to 5-3 conference record• 49 tackles (20 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 quarterback sacks, two blocked kicks, three pass deflection• At least three tackles from nose tackle position in 9 games

As a Junior at Marist (2017)• 11 games played• All-conference second team• 49 tackles (18 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three pass breakups

As a Sophomore at Marist (2016)• 10 games played• 34 tackles, 2.0 sacks As a Freshman at Marist (2016)• Did not see action

The Zinn-Turner File• Prepped at Malvern (Ohio)• Varsity letters in football, baseball and basketball• 2014 team MVP• 2014 all-conference first team• 43 tackles (10 solo), eight quarterback sacks as junior• Born in Canton, Ohio• Son of Charles Turner and Jaime Zinn• Two brothers -- Charles Turner and Gavin Zinn • Charles is a 2019 offensive line signee with LSU• Working on master’s degree in learning, diversity and urban studies