Vanderbilt Football Class of 2027 Recruiting Tracker

As this summer heats up, so does the college football recruiting trail. College football teams around the country are doing all they can to build up rosters for the future.

For Vanderbilt, the Commodores have been on the recruiting trail already, building up a recruiting class of eight players for its 2027 class so far. The class is currently ranked No. 41 in college football as the calendar turns to June, per 247Sports.

Vanderbilt’s ability to start attracting more three-star and even four-star talent in this class shows that the Commodores’ past two seasons were not a fluke. Vanderbilt wants to continue the upward trajectory it has been on. Its 2027 class could certainly help do that.

Here is the list of Vanderbilt’s 2027 commits so far and a little about each player.

Allen Evans, CB

Concensus: 4-Star

247Sports: N0o. 145 nationally, No. 17 position, No. 2 in Kentucky

Rivals: No. 121 nationally, No. 17 position, No. 2 in Kentucky

On the evening of June 26, Vanderbilt flipped four-star cornerback Allen Evans away from Louisville. Evans has been committed to Louisville since Jan. 10, but the Commodores were able to convince Evans to leave his hometown for Nashville. Evans has the ability to impact winning with his comfortability for tackling and playing phyical football. Evans is the fifth four-star that Vanderbilt has gotten in its 2027 class.

Hunter Eligon, DL

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 1,618 nationally, No. 181 position, No. 153 in California

Rivals: No. 1,544 nationally, No. 152 position, No. 142 in California

Vanderbit got its 14th commitment in its 2027 recruiting class from defenive lineman Hunter Eligon. From the Anaheim, California area, Eligon played for Los Alamitos High School last season, but is playing for playing for Western High School this upcoming season. Eligon shows to be a run stopper first anf foremost on film. Eligon uses his quickness on his initial moves to get past offensive lineman and get into opposing backfield.

Matthew Smith, QB

Consensus: 3-star

247Sports: Unranked

Rivals: No. 1,745 nationally, No. 122 position, No. 181 in California

Vanderbilt got its first quarterback in its 2027 with a commitment from three-star quarterback Matthew Smith. Smith attends Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. He is the second California native to commit to Vanderbilt in the 2027 class. On tape, Smith shows the ability to throw the ball accurately down the field while also possessing the skill to escape the pocket and run.

Adekunbi Adetayo, EDGE

Consensus: 4-star according to Rivals, 3-star according to 247Sports

247Sports: No. 388 nationally, No. 34 position, No. 7 in New Jersey

Rivals: No, 402 nationally, No. 40 position, No. 9 in New Jersey

Vanderbilt football's 2027 class expanded to 12 players on the morning of June 15 with the addition of 4-star EDGE rusher Adekunbi Adetayo. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound is entering his senior season at Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, New Jersey. Adetayo's skillset includes having a strong first move that helps him get to the quarterback and having a relentless pursuit of quarterbacks, even when he does not immediately get into the backfield. Adetayo is the third four-star Vanderbilt has added in this class.

Levi McKenzie, Safety

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 1,152 nationally, No. 116 position, No. 115 in Florida

Rivals: No. 1,264 nationally, No. 134 position, No. 139 in Florida

Three-star safety Levi McKenzie committed to Vanderbilt June 12. McKenzie attends Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, Florida. McKenzie is also a track star in the state of Florida, winning the state championship in the 400-meter dash this past school year. His quick speed helps him track down opposing receivers and running backs, even when the play takes place on the opposite end of the field that he is on. He also has taken reps at receiver during his high school career, which helps him create turnovers on the defensive end.

Dillon Davis, Safety

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 564 nationally, No. 54 position, No. 42 in California

Rivals: No. 532 nationally, No. 48 position, No. 43 in California

Three-star safety Dillon Davis committed to Vanderbilt on the night of June 8. Davis comes from Bellflower, California and plays to St. John Bosco High School. What jumps out about Davis on tape is his ability to read and follow the eyes of the quarterback. Davis mimics the movements of opposing quarterbacks' eyes and runs to where the ball is thrown rather than waiting for the play to come to him. Davis also shows on his film that he is not shy of initiating contact.

Jasper Ngokwere, Offensive Tackle

Consensus: 4-Star

247Sports: No. 306 nationally, No. 28 position, No. 45 in Texas

Rivals: No. 317 nationally, No. 27 position, No. 44 in Texas

Four-star offensive lineman Jasper Ngokwere committed to Vanderbilt June 4. He is the second four-star in Clark Lea's 2027 class. He brings plenty of size for an offensive lineman at 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds. Ngokwere just finished his junior season at Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas. Ngokwere is the second offensive lineman commit and his skillset shows potential for him to be one of the next important pieces to Vanderbilt's offensive line of the future.

Omarii Sanders, Safety

Consensus: 4-Star

247Sports: No. 51 nationally, No. 3 position, No. 2 in Tennessee

Rivals: No. 52 nationally, No. 3 position, No. 2 in Tennessee

Sanders is easily the highest-rated player in Vanderbilt’s class and is a big part of what makes the Commodores’ class special. The safety is a hometown recruit that attends Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. He is listed at 6-foot-3 inches and 210 pounds. On May 31, Sanders announced that he was shutting down his recruitment and is sticking with Vanderbilt. Sanders’ size is something that is not normally seen in guys at his position with still a year left in high school. The time he has to grow before getting to campus allows him to potentially be one of the defensive weapons of the future for Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea. Despite his linebacker listing on major recruiting sites, Sanders told Vandy On SI that he will play safety for Vanderbilt.

Grant Haviland, Tight End

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 273 nationally, No. 15 position, No. 28 in Georgia

Rivals: No. 307 nationally, No. 15 position, No. 33 in Georgia

Hailing from Alpharetta, Georgia, Haviland committed to Vanderbilt April 14. At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, the fit for Haviland in Nashville makes a lot of sense. Vanderbilt loves to utilize tight ends in its offensive scheme and it seems that Haviland could be the next big tight end to fill that role. One of the aspects of Haviland’s game that is often raved about is his pass catching ability at his position. Haviland has gathered plenty of experience catching passes at Milton High School. If that translates to the SEC well, Haviland can be a useful target down the field for Vanderbilt.

Davion Crumitie, ATH/Wide Receiver

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 562 nationally, No. 41 position, No. 49 in Florida

Rivals: No. 529 nationally, No. 73 position, No. 43 in Florida

From Rickards High School in Tallahassee, Florida, Davion Crumitie is a known speedster as a wideout. Crumitie committed to Vanderbilt the night of May 30. Crumitie is a dual-sport athlete, running track for Rickards in addition to playing football. At 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, he has time to get bigger before he gets to campus. But Crumitie could either serve as a guy that can quickly get to his spot in the slot or someone that can beat defensive backs downfield.

Jeremiah Douglas, Wide Receiver

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 705 nationally, No. 58 position, No. 63 in Texas

Rivals: No. 621 nationally, No. 81 position, No. 85 in Texas

Jeremiah Douglas is the second receiver in Vanderbilt’s 2027 class. From Crandall High School in Crandall, Texas, Douglas committed to Vanderbilt on Dec. 2 of 2025. On May 31, he doubled down on his commitment on Twitter as he announced that he, too, was shutting down his recruitment to stay locked in with Vanderbilt. Douglas also runs track for Crandall and has a similar frame to Davion Crumitie. At 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds, Douglas looks to be another fast wide receiver that poses a threat to opposing defenses.

Ethan Hauser, Linebacker

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 810 nationally, No. 66 position, No. 98 in Georgia

Rivals: No. 664 nationally, No. 56 position, No. 72 in Georgia

Ethan Hauser is the second linebacker in next year’s class to commit to Vanderbilt. From Buford High School in Buford, Georgia, scouting reports on Hauser show he is a versatile linebacker that has the ability to play wherever Vanderbilt may need him to be. Hauser committed to Vanderbilt on May 27 over Missouri, Alabama and Auburn. His 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame makes him similar to Omarii Sanders in size and athletically gifted. Hauser is another multi-sport athlete that also runs track for his high school

Matt Williams, ATH/Cornerback

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 505 nationally, No. 52 position, No. 13 in Virginia

Rivals: No. 782 nationally, No. 80 position, No. 15 in Virginia

Matt Williams committed to Vanderbilt on April 20 and comes from Norfolk, Virginia. Though seemingly to be underrated nationally, Williams possesses a good feel for tracking the football in the air and coming down with interceptions. Williams also has anticipation for reading the quarterback’s eyes and going to the ball when thrown. Williams also took snaps at wide receiver this past season for Maury High School, which helps to explain his catching ability as a player that is mainly a defensive back. Williams is 6-foot and 160 pounds.

MJ Gideon, Running Back

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 853 nationally, No. 64 position, No. 32 in Alabama

Rivals: N/A

MJ Gideon is another recruit that committed to Vanderbilt this past week. From James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama, Gideon committed to Vanderbilt on May 28. During his junior year, Gideon ran for over 1,200 yards and had 210 receiving yards. At 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds, Gideon shows a burst in speed and strength on tape once he gets into the second level of an opposing defense. That ability helps him to stack yards after contact.

Luke Burger, Offensive Tackle

Consensus: 3-Star

247Sports: No. 1,128 nationally, No. 90 position, No, 42 in Tennessee

Rivals: No. 1,008 nationally, No. 77 position, No. 40 in Tennessee

Luke Burger is the first offensive lineman that Vanderbilt has secured in its 2027 class. From Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Burger committed to Vanderbilt on May 16. Burger has a big frame for a junior at 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds that he can continue to strengthen by the time he arrives in Nashville.

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