Graham Baakko

Joined: May 7, 2025

Graham Baakko is a writer for Vanderbilt Commodores On SI, primarily covering football, basketball and baseball. Graham is a recent graduate from the University of Alabama, where he wrote for The Crimson White, WVUA-FM, WVUA 23 as he covered a variety of Crimson Tide sports. He also covered South Carolina athletics as a sportswriting intern for GamecockCentral.

Vanderbilt wide receiver Junior Sherrill (0) runs a route against cornerback Cayden Daniels (26) during fall practice Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Sep 27, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores defensive lineman Jaylon Stone (92) celebrates the sack of Utah State Aggies quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Vanderbilt defensive tackle Glenn Seabrooks III (53) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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The Commodores defensive lineman talked about his personal point of emphasis heading into this season.

Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander (28) runs past Tennessee linebacker Edwin Spillman (13) during the third quarter at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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The Vanderbilt running back has a lot of confidence not just in his running ability, but his pass catching ability as well.

Sep 20, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Jamison Curtis (40) scores on a block punt against the Georgia State Panthers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Commodores had their penultimate practice before their second weekend scrimmage. This is what stood out from Wednesday’s practice.

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The sophomore cornerback has been a standout from fall camp for Vanderbilt. Here is how he has been able to make more plays.

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with guard Tyler Tanner (3) during a break in action against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Commodores will be back in action in early November. Here are their opponents before beginning conference play.

Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores safety Jalen Gilbert (18) drags Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) down just before the goal line during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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The Commodores got back to it Tuesday morning with another day of fall camp. Here are Tuesday’s practice takeaways.

Vanderbilt offensive linemen Kevo Wesley (52) and Orion Irving (58) go through drills during practice at Vanderbilt University's McGugin Center practice fields Thursday, April 2, 2026.

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The Commodores finished up practice No. 10 of fall camp Monday. A notebook on the offensive line and what was said afterward.

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The Commodores had their first practice since Saturday’s scrimmage. Here is what stood out.

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The Commodores had their first scrimmage of camp Saturday. Their head coach assessed their performance on defense.

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The Commodores quarterback competition rolled on Saturday and there is no starter. Vanderbilt’s coach explained why.

Vanderbilt edge Brian Allen Jr. (10) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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The Commodores scrimmaged for the first time this month on Saturday. Here are a few takeaways from the defense.

Vanderbilt offensive line coach Chris Klenakis goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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The Vanderbilt offensive line has made it through a little over a week of fall camp. Here is where things stand with the guys up front.

Graham Baakko

Joined: May 7, 2025

Vanderbilt Football Fall Camp Defensive Superlatives

Breaking: Blaze Berlowitz Named Vanderbilt Starting Quarterback, Curtis to See Action

What Clark Lea Said About His Defense After the Final Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After the Final Scrimmage of Fall Camp

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Glenn Seabrooks III Wants to be More Disruptive for Vanderbilt Football

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Sedrick Alexander: “I Have the Best Hands in the Country”

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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After Day 12 of Fall Camp

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How Vanderbilt’s Cayden Daniels Has Become More Consistent in his Game

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Vanderbilt Basketball Nonconference Schedule Released

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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After Day 11 of Fall Camp

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Vanderbilt Football Notebook: Offensive Line's Focus, Going Against the Defense, Azubuike’s Improvement

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Vanderbilt Football Defensive Takeaways After Day 10 of Fall Camp

What Clark Lea Said About Vanderbilt Football’s Defense After the First Scrimmage

Why Clark Lea Is Not Naming a Starting Quarterback Yet for Vanderbilt Football

Defensive Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football’s First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

What is the State of the Union of the Vanderbilt Football Offensive Line?